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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST65 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 ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST65 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 2 years later than the ST65 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Elph 115 IS scores against the ST65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Samsung ST65

 Elph 115 IS ST65 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 ST65 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung ST65

 Elph 115 IS ST65 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS has outside 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 ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Samsung ST65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the ST65.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and ST65.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography features
Samsung ST65 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Travel photography highlights
63
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (170 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging info
Samsung ST65 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung ST65
 Canon Elph 115 ISSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Samsung ST65
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-01-19
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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum 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 135 gr (0.30 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $225 $130