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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX20 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 132 HS
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX20 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was revealed 12 months after the TX20 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony TX20

 Elph 115 IS TX20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 TX20 Elph 115 IS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX20

 Elph 115 IS TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS features physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the TX20.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and TX20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger Elph 115 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Street photography with Sony TX20
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography details
Sony TX20 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (170 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX20
63
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (170 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
72
good battery life (250 CIPA)
environment proofing
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (170 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
52
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging information
Sony TX20 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX20
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $225 $330