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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 12 months later than the TX66 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony TX66

 Elph 115 IS TX66 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 TX66 Elph 115 IS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX66

 Elph 115 IS TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the TX66.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and TX66.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX66 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Elph 115 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony TX66 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography factors
Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
63
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (170 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
72
better than average battery power (250 shots)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (170 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony TX66 Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
36
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX66
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $225 $350