Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S6400
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally Known as IXUS 132 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Launched August 2012

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S6400 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Elph 115 IS was announced 6 months after the S6400 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Elph 115 IS matches up vs the S6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S6400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6400. The whole galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Nikon S6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Nikon S6400
Elph 115 IS | S6400 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
S6400 | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S6400
Elph 115 IS | S6400 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S6400 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the S6400.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and S6400.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you should take the production date of the products into consideration.

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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S6400 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon Elph 115 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6400 |
Also called as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2012-08-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 pictures | 160 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $225 | $500 |