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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
Sony W560
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Elph 115 IS was launched 2 years after the W560 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony W560

 Elph 115 IS W560 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 W560 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W560

 Elph 115 IS W560 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon Elph 115 IS features outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the W560.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and W560.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (170 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
63
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (170 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W560 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (170 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W560 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W560
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Physical 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 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 One One
Cost at launch $225 $139