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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(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
Sigma SD10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sigma SD10

 Elph 115 IS SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2004More modern by 108 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution461k130kSharper display (+331k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 SD10 Elph 115 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sigma SD10

 Elph 115 IS SD10 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography info
Sigma SD10 Travel photography info
63
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (170 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
29
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (950g)
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography details
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (170 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging advice
Sigma SD10 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sigma SD10
 Canon Elph 115 ISSigma SD10
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