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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and S220 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was launched 4 years after the S220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the S220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Nikon S220

 Elph 115 IS S220 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 S220 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S220

 Elph 115 IS S220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with exterior measurements 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 S220 has sizing of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Elph 115 IS vs the S220.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and S220 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and S220.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S220
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography details
Nikon S220 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S220
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (170 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S220 Travel photography features
63
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (170 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S220
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (170 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S220 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S220
 Canon Elph 115 ISNikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Nikon Coolpix S220
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 2000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 100 grams (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $225 $56