Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 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
- Launched January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 132 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Elph 115 IS was revealed 2 years after the PL210 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung PL210. The full galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Samsung PL210
Elph 115 IS | PL210 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
PL210 | Elph 115 IS |
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Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung PL210
Elph 115 IS | PL210 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung PL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the PL210.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and PL210.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Elph 115 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Samsung PL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon Elph 115 IS | Samsung PL210 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $225 | $200 |