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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony A100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony A100 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 132 HS
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • New Model is Sony A550
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony A100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony A100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 6 years after the A100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Elph 115 IS matches up vs the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony A100

 Elph 115 IS A100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2006More modern by 80 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 A100 Elph 115 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony A100

 Elph 115 IS A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the A100.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony A100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and A100 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and A100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Elph 115 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Canon Elph 115 IS will offer you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography info
Sony A100 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony A100 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (170 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography information
Sony A100 Travel photography information
63
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (170 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography features
Sony A100 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (170 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Sony A100
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony A100
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Also called as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-29 2006-07-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 638 grams (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 170 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $225 $1,000