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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Elph 115 IS was released 19 months later than the GXR Mount A12 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Elph 115 IS matches up against the GXR Mount A12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Elph 115 IS GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 GXR Mount A12 Elph 115 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 Elph 115 IS GXR Mount A12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the GXR Mount A12.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and GXR Mount A12 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Elph 115 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon Elph 115 IS will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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max shutter speed is good (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (170 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography features
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography features
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (170 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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manual focus
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Canon Elph 115 ISRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-08-05
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/9000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 370 grams (0.82 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $225 $349