Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus E-PL7

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus E-PL7, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is very close but the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Elph 115 IS was manufactured 19 months earlier than the E-PL7 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the E-PL7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the E-PL7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and E-PL7 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and E-PL7.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The Elph 115 IS has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more difficult. The more aged Elph 115 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.