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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GR II 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GR II Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Ricoh GR II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is very close but the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The Elph 115 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the GR II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS scores vs the GR II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Ricoh GR II

 Elph 115 IS GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 GR II Elph 115 IS 
IntroducedJune 2015January 2013Newer by 28 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution1230k461kSharper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Ricoh GR II

 Elph 115 IS GR II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the GR II.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and GR II is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and GR II.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Elph 115 IS offers the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged Elph 115 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR II Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (170 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
50
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography features
Ricoh GR II Travel photography features
63
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than competition in class (251g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (170 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
59
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Ricoh GR II
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
32
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (251g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no microphone port
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Ricoh GR II
 Canon Elph 115 ISRicoh GR II
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Ricoh GR II
Alternate name IXUS 132 HS -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2015-06-17
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 GR Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 300s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 251 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 170 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $225 $599