Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung CL5

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 3 years after the CL5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon Elph 115 IS & Samsung CL5. The full galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys physical 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 Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and CL5.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Elph 115 IS having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon Elph 115 IS will give extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.