Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 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
- Announced January 2013
- Additionally Known as IXUS 132 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Released September 2010

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the S80 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the S80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the S80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon Elph 115 IS & Nikon Coolpix S80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Nikon S80
Elph 115 IS | S80 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
S80 | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+358k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S80
Elph 115 IS | S80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with physical measurements 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 S80 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the S80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and S80.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon Elph 115 IS to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Nikon Coolpix S80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon Elph 115 IS | Nikon Coolpix S80 |
Also Known as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-09-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | Expeed C2 |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 819k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") |
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 | 150 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $225 | $191 |