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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was revealed 2 years after the WX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Elph 115 IS grades versus the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Sony WX9

 Elph 115 IS WX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 WX9 Elph 115 IS 
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony WX9

 Elph 115 IS WX9 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS features physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the WX9.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and WX9.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Elph 115 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
63
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (170 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (170 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Sony WX9
 Canon Elph 115 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $225 $188