Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX30
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS
Sony TX30
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Launched July 2013
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On this page, we are contrasting the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Elph 115 IS scores versus the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony TX30
| Elph 115 IS | TX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
| TX30 | Elph 115 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+768k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX30
| Elph 115 IS | TX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | July 2013 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS has got outer 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 TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the TX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and TX30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX30 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography factors
Sony TX30 Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (170 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Sony TX30 Travel photography advice
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (170 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
environment proofing
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (170 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging info
Sony TX30 Vlogging info
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX30 Specifications
| Canon Elph 115 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon Elph 115 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
| Also Known as | IXUS 132 HS | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2013-07-26 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 5 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| 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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Mic 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 141g (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $225 | $230 |
