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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 132 HS
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 11 months before the W810 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony W810

 Elph 115 IS W810 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 W810 Elph 115 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W810

 Elph 115 IS W810 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS has got external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Elph 115 IS vs the W810.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and W810.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Elph 115 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Sony W810
63
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (170 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
32
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony W810
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
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 16MP 20MP
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 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots 200 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $225 $100