Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST80

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Elph 115 IS matches up against the ST80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with outer 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 ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the ST80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and ST80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Elph 115 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.