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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 132 HS
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was revealed 3 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Elph 115 IS grades versus the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Samsung TL225

 Elph 115 IS TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 TL225 Elph 115 IS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung TL225

 Elph 115 IS TL225 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the TL225.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and TL225.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon Elph 115 IS to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
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decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (170 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
59
features focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (170 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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fairly wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (187g)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung TL225
 Canon Elph 115 ISSamsung TL225
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Samsung TL225
Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $225 $488