Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L31

Let's look closer at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon L31, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the L31 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 23 months earlier than the L31 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Elph 115 IS scores against the L31 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon Coolpix L31. The full galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Nikon L31 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS has got external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon L31 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the L31.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and L31.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Elph 115 IS will be behind in sensor tech.