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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 2 years after the W570 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Elph 115 IS matches up vs the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony W570

 Elph 115 IS W570 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 W570 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W570

 Elph 115 IS W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS features outer measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the W570.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and W570.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Elph 115 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W570
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
63
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (170 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (170 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W570
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $225 $159