Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S02

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and S02 (13MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 7 months earlier than the S02 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Elph 115 IS scores against the S02 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon Coolpix S02. The whole galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Nikon S02 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has sizing of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Analyze the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S02 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the S02.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and S02.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Elph 115 IS having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon Elph 115 IS will offer more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Elph 115 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.