Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus FE-4000
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 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
- Announced January 2013
- Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is X-925

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus FE-4000, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Elph 115 IS was brought out 3 years after the FE-4000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Elph 115 IS scores against the FE-4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon Elph 115 IS & Olympus FE-4000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Olympus FE-4000
Elph 115 IS | FE-4000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
FE-4000 | Elph 115 IS |
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Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus FE-4000
Elph 115 IS | FE-4000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers 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 Olympus FE-4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the FE-4000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and FE-4000.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Elph 115 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Olympus FE-4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon Elph 115 IS | Olympus FE-4000 |
Also called as | IXUS 132 HS | X-925 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $225 | $130 |