Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST30
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST30 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
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 132 HS
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- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below, we are looking at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
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Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Elph 115 IS matches up versus the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Samsung ST30
| Elph 115 IS | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
| ST30 | Elph 115 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung ST30
| Elph 115 IS | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys exterior measurements 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 ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the ST30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and ST30.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Elph 115 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon Elph 115 IS will produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Canon Elph 115 IS | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon Elph 115 IS | Samsung ST30 |
| Otherwise known as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 87 gr (0.19 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $225 | $55 |
