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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L32

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 132 HS
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L32 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Nikon L32, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the L32 (20MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was manufactured 23 months before the L32 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the L32 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Nikon L32

 Elph 115 IS L32 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 L32 Elph 115 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 23 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon L32

 Elph 115 IS L32 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers physical 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) and the Nikon L32 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Nikon L32 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the L32.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and L32 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and L32.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L32 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Elph 115 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L32 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon L32 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L32
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (170 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
63
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (170 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
great battery (320 shots)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon L32 Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (170 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
48
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery (320 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon L32 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
66
decently wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (164 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon L32
 Canon Elph 115 ISNikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Nikon Coolpix L32
Otherwise known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $225 $120