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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 132 HS
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-870
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Olympus TG-860, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 24 months before the TG-860 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the TG-860 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Olympus TG-860

 Elph 115 IS TG-860 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 TG-860 Elph 115 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus TG-860

 Elph 115 IS TG-860 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the TG-860.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and TG-860.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older Elph 115 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-860 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-860
63
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (170 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (170 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
quite wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
33
quite wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus TG-860
 Canon Elph 115 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2015-02-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 224 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $225 $279