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Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS

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Pros

  • Canon Elph 115 IS is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • Mid-tones are still clear and edge definition is great
  • The Night scene shots are much better than the Program mode pictures

Cons

  • camera struggles mightily at higher sensitivities
  • Canon Elph 115 IS lacks manual focusing
  • means that the user has less room to maneuver in post

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3.2
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS

Pros

  • Canon Elph 115 IS is a remarkably light camera for its class
  • Mid-tones are still clear and edge definition is great
  • The Night scene shots are much better than the Program mode pictures
  • great build quality and ease of use
  • a good brand name and some decent features
  • Colour is good
  • Quality appears good and once you have used the full optical zoom
  • intelligent Auto the camera will automatically choose from 32 scene modes
  • Images are kept sharp thanks to optical image stabilisation
  • IXUS 140 body feels solid yet lightweight when held in the palm
  • affordable compact camera with a wealth of advanced features

Cons

  • camera struggles mightily at higher sensitivities
  • Canon Elph 115 IS lacks manual focusing
  • means that the user has less room to maneuver in post
  • The camera does not offer a microphone or headphone socket
  • Canon Elph 115 IS is heavier when compared to its competitors
  • mid-tones are still untouched
  • noise is only really visible at ISO 800 and only annoying at ISO 1600
  • the screen moves slightly from side to side by a few millimetres
  • The shutter speeds may not go as low as they will in the Night mode
  • a poor show being the only continuous mode on the camera
  • Noise Performance - Noise is low at ISO100

Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 4608x2592
  • 4608x3072
  • 3456x3456
  • 3264x2448
  • 3264x1832
  • 3264x2176
  • 2448x2448
  • 1920x1064
  • 1600x1200
  • 1600x1064
  • 1200x1200
  • 640x480
  • 640x360
  • 640x424
  • 480x480
ProcessorDIGIC 4
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom8.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.2
Maximum aperture3.2
Focal length equiv28 - 224
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
  • Auto
  • Manual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.18 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Scene
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Manual
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive2.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Snow
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight4.13 oz
Width3.66 in
Height0.85 in
Depth2.06 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)200
Battery life (max)5.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery level indicatoryes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Fluorescent H
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsVivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)640 x 480
Max frame rate (highest resolution)25.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIno
USB connector type
  • Mini-USB A
  • Mini-USB B
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Canon IXUS 140 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 11.03.2013
Canon IXUS 140 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon IXUS 140 (also known as the PowerShot ELPH 130 IS) is a stylish new point-and-shoot compact camera that won't break the bank. Stand-out features include a 16 megapixel sensor, built-in wi-fi connectivity, a 3 inch LCD screen, 8x wide-angle zoom lens and a metal body. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 140 review to find out if it offers a winning combination of style and substance...

Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Canon IXUS 132 Review
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Canon IXUS 132 Review
3.5

This tiny blue digital camera is available in a number of colours and features an 8x optical zoom lens.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Canon Digital IXUS 132 - Basic Yet Practical (Updated)
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Published: 02.04.2014
Canon Digital IXUS 132 - Basic Yet Practical (Updated)

Presenting a subtly elegant design, the 16-megapixel Canon Digital IXUS 132 is a point-and-shoot digital camera that offers users an easy and uncomplicated way to shoot good photos and videos. More information on the IXUS 132 inside.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Canon IXUS 132 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 10.01.2014
Canon IXUS 132 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Canon IXUS 132 is a stylish digital compact camera that won't break the bank. Stand-out features of the IXUS 132 include a 16 megapixel sensor, 8x wide-angle zoom lens and 720p HD movies, all for just £80. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 132 review to find out if there's still life left in the humble point and shoot compact camera...

Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Canon Elph 115 IS Review | Camera Decision
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Canon Elph 115 IS Review | Camera Decision

Canon Elph 115 IS is a 16.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3

Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 07/29/2013Quick TakeProsSmall camera bodyImage quality is good versus similarly priced camerasELPH 115 is very easy to useToggle switch gives easy access to two primary shooting modes, Auto and ProgramLike other ELPH models, the 115 is a sharp-looking cameraSeparate battery charger included8x

Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Canon PowerShot Elph 115 IS Review
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Published: 05.06.2013
Canon PowerShot Elph 115 IS Review
3.0

The Canon PowerShot Elph 115 IS compact camera isn't the best performer, but budget-minded shooters will appreciate its size and zoom range.