Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V
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![Canon Elph 115 IS front Canon Elph 115 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-Elph-115-IS/Canon-Elph-115-IS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V/Sony-TX200V-front.jpg)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon Elph 115 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony TX200V
Elph 115 IS | TX200V | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon Elph 115 IS
TX200V | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-Elph-115-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-Elph-115-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-Elph-115-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-Elph-115-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX200V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |