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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01 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 S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and S01 (10MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Elph 115 IS was launched 4 months earlier than the S01 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Elph 115 IS grades versus the S01 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Nikon S01

 Elph 115 IS S01 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 S01 Elph 115 IS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S01

 Elph 115 IS S01 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS features outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S01 has measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the S01.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and S01 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and S01.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Elph 115 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon Elph 115 IS will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S01 Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography details
Nikon S01 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (96g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S01
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
bad battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S01 Travel photography features
63
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (170 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
55
lighter than competitors (96g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (190 shots)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S01
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (170 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
bad battery life (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S01 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
27
touch screen
lighter than competitors (96 grams)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S01
 Canon Elph 115 ISNikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Nikon Coolpix S01
Also called as IXUS 132 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 96 gr (0.21 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 images 190 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single -
Pricing at release $225 $170