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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(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
Samsung PL210
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Samsung PL210

 Elph 115 IS PL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 PL210 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung PL210

 Elph 115 IS PL210 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography info
Samsung PL210 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography details
Samsung PL210 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography features
Samsung PL210 Travel photography features
63
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (170 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (170 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung PL210
 Canon Elph 115 ISSamsung PL210
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