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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX9 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 132 HS
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX9 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was released 2 years after the TX9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony TX9

 Elph 115 IS TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 TX9 Elph 115 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX9

 Elph 115 IS TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS features outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Elph 115 IS vs the TX9.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and TX9.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Elph 115 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Sony TX9
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
63
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (170 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
60
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (170 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging information
Sony TX9 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony TX9
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Otherwise known as IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-07-08
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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 grams (0.30 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $225 $799