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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the A100 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the A100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Elph 115 IS grades versus the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Nikon A100

 Elph 115 IS A100 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 A100 Elph 115 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon A100

 Elph 115 IS A100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon A100 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the A100.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and A100.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon A100 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Elph 115 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon A100 Portrait photography features
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Street photography with Nikon A100
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography info
Nikon A100 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (250 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.1 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography features
Nikon A100 Travel photography features
63
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (170 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
great battery life (250 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon A100 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon A100 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon A100
 Canon Elph 115 ISNikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Nikon Coolpix A100
Also called as IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-29 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $225 $162