Canon Elph 115 IS vs Nikon D3300

Here, we will be comparing the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Nikon D3300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and D3300 (24MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and D3300 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The Elph 115 IS was revealed 14 months prior to the D3300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the D3300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS and Nikon D3300. The full galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Nikon D3300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3300 has sizing of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the D3300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and D3300 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and D3300.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Elph 115 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D3300 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Elph 115 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.