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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Elph 115 IS was revealed 3 years after the WX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Elph 115 IS matches up versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony WX1

 Elph 115 IS WX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 WX1 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony WX1

 Elph 115 IS WX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the WX1.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Elph 115 IS with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon Elph 115 IS will give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX1 Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography advice
Sony WX1 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX1 Travel photography highlights
63
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (170 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (170 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony WX1
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $225 $149