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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S230

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S230 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S230 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and S230 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 4 years after the S230 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the S230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Nikon S230

 Elph 115 IS S230 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 S230 Elph 115 IS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S230

 Elph 115 IS S230 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS has got exterior 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) while the Nikon S230 has dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Nikon S230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the S230.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and S230.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S230 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Street photography with Nikon S230
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S230 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (170 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S230 Travel photography features
63
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (170 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S230 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S230 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S230
 Canon Elph 115 ISNikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Nikon Coolpix S230
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 2000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings 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
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 115 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $225 $150