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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 6 months later than the SP-820UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Elph 115 IS matches up versus the SP-820UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 Elph 115 IS SP-820UZ 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon Elph 115 IS

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ Elph 115 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 Elph 115 IS SP-820UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS has external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check the Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the SP-820UZ.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and SP-820UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
35
 good MP (16MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
34
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 offers face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
37
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (170 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
33
 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
63
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery (170 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
55
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (22mm)
 very long zoom (896mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery (170 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
35
 rather wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging details
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
25
 rather wide (22mm)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 does not have mic support
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon Elph 115 ISOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Otherwise known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2012-08-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 485g (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $225 $299