Canon Elph 115 IS vs Pentax Efina
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Pentax Efina 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
- Introduced January 2013
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 132 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Introduced June 2013

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Pentax Efina Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Elph 115 IS was announced 4 months before the Efina which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Elph 115 IS grades versus the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Pentax Efina Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon Elph 115 IS & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Pentax Efina
Elph 115 IS | Efina | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Canon Elph 115 IS
Efina | Elph 115 IS |
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Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Pentax Efina
Elph 115 IS | Efina | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys outside 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 Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Contrast the Canon Elph 115 IS and Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and Efina.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon Elph 115 IS to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon Elph 115 IS | Pentax Efina |
Also called as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | 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 lb) | 91g (0.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 images | 200 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $225 | $10 |