Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S3000

Below is a in depth review of the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and S3000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the S3000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Elph 115 IS matches up vs the S3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon Elph 115 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3000. The full galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Nikon S3000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3000 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the S3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and S3000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon Elph 115 IS to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Elph 115 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.