Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S7000

Here, we are matching up the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 24 months prior to the S7000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the S7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon Coolpix S7000. The full galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Nikon S7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS has external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S7000 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the S7000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and S7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and S7000.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Elph 115 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.