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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
33

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Elph 115 IS was announced 19 months after the W550 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Elph 115 IS grades versus the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony W550

		

		

			
 Elph 115 IS W550 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

		

		

			
 W550 Elph 115 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W550

		

		

			
 Elph 115 IS W550 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the W550.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and W550.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Elph 115 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
28
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
 Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography information
Sony W550 Sports photography information
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography details
Sony W550 Travel photography details
63
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 terrible battery power (170 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W550
41
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery power (170 shots)
 no Timelapse mode
42
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging information
Sony W550 Vlogging information
34
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
29
 decently wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W550 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W550
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-07-24
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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Form of battery 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single -
Cost at launch $225 $119