Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony W350
Elph 115 IS | W350 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 38 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
W350 | Elph 115 IS |
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Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W350
Elph 115 IS | W350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W350 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |