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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(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
Nikon S80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Nikon S80

 Elph 115 IS S80 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 S80 Elph 115 IS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k461kClearer display (+358k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S80

 Elph 115 IS S80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S80 Portrait photography advice
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S80 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S80 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S80 Travel photography details
63
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
features focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S80 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S80 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon S80
 Canon Elph 115 ISNikon Coolpix S80
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