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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 132 HS
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W530 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was launched 2 years later than the W530 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Elph 115 IS grades versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony W530

 Elph 115 IS W530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 W530 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W530

 Elph 115 IS W530 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides outer 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the W530.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and W530.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W530
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (170 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
63
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (170 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W530 Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (170 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W530
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Alternate name IXUS 132 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $225 $269