Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S70
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S70 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 132 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S70 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and S70 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Elph 115 IS was released 3 years after the S70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the S70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS & Nikon Coolpix S70. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Nikon S70
Elph 115 IS | S70 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 288k | Crisper screen (+173k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
S70 | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S70
Elph 115 IS | S70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S70 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Nikon S70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the S70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and S70.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon Elph 115 IS | Nikon Coolpix S70 |
Also called as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | Expeed |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 288 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $225 | $290 |