Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony T99
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Announced July 2010

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony T99 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Elph 115 IS was launched 2 years after the T99 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Elph 115 IS scores vs the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony T99 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony T99
Elph 115 IS | T99 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
T99 | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony T99
Elph 115 IS | T99 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the T99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and T99.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon Elph 115 IS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony T99 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon Elph 115 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $225 | $179 |