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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 132 HS
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was unveiled 3 years after the W350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Elph 115 IS matches up vs the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony W350

 Elph 115 IS W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 W350 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W350

 Elph 115 IS W350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS has 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) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the W350.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and W350.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (170 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (170 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (170 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W350
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Other name IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $225 $200