Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S3700

Let's examine more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was released 23 months prior to the S3700 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Elph 115 IS matches up against the S3700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Nikon S3700 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with outside 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) while the Nikon S3700 has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S3700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the S3700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and S3700.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3700 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Elph 115 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.