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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
Photography Glossary

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was announced 3 years prior to the TG-870 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the TG-870 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 Elph 115 IS TG-870 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

		

		

			
 TG-870 Elph 115 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013Fresher by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 Elph 115 IS TG-870 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS features outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the TG-870.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and TG-870 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and TG-870.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older Elph 115 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography features
35
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
36
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
65
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 low frames per second (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (170 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (300 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography factors
63
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery power (170 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
 good battery pack (300 shots)
 environment proof
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (21mm)
 more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery power (170 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse function
50
 quite wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 good battery pack (300 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging advice
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
32
 quite wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (221 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus TG-870
 Canon Elph 115 ISOlympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2016-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 300 photos
Type 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $225 $280