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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A10

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the A10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the A10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the A10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Nikon A10

 Elph 115 IS A10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 A10 Elph 115 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon A10

 Elph 115 IS A10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon A10 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon A10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the A10.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and A10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Elph 115 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon A10
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography information
Nikon A10 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Nikon A10
63
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (170 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon A10 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging information
Nikon A10 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon A10
 Canon Elph 115 ISNikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Nikon Coolpix A10
Otherwise known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $225 $90