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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 132 HS
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was announced 13 months after the TX200V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony TX200V

 Elph 115 IS TX200V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 TX200V Elph 115 IS 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX200V

 Elph 115 IS TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS has outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Elph 115 IS vs the TX200V.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and TX200V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX200V Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (170 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
63
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (170 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (170 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
47
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX200V
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also called as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $225 $500