Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S5200

Let's look more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Nikon S5200, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was announced at a similar time to the S5200 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S5200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Elph 115 IS matches up vs the S5200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the S5200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and S5200 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and S5200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.