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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 132 HS
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was revealed 3 years later than the W380 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Elph 115 IS matches up against the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony W380

 Elph 115 IS W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 38 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 W380 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W380

 Elph 115 IS W380 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the W380.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and W380.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon Elph 115 IS to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Elph 115 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W380
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W380 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (170 shots)
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Sony W380
63
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (170 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (170 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging information
Sony W380 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W380
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 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 display
Display technology 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 speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 -
Form of battery 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $225 $44