Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung SL720

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was launched 3 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the SL720 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the SL720.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and SL720.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.