Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
- Additionally Known as IXUS 132 HS
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched March 2004
- Old Model is Sigma SD9
- Later Model is Sigma SD14

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

The Elph 115 IS was brought out 8 years after the SD10 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS scores vs the SD10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon Elph 115 IS & Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sigma SD10
Elph 115 IS | SD10 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2004 | More modern by 108 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper display (+331k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
SD10 | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sigma SD10
Elph 115 IS | SD10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Elph 115 IS vs the SD10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and SD10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and SD10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Elph 115 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Canon Elph 115 IS will give extra detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Elph 115 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon Elph 115 IS | Sigma SD10 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2268 x 1512 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 1.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 950 gr (2.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $225 | $198 |