Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX1

Following is a thorough review of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Elph 115 IS was released 3 years after the TX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS features physical dimensions 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 TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and TX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Elph 115 IS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon Elph 115 IS will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.