Canon ELPH 115 IS vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon ELPH 115 IS and the Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon ELPH 115 IS was introduced in January 2013 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS was introduced in January 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon ELPH 115 IS Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon ELPH 115 IS
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon ELPH 115 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS.

      PROS

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 135 g (0.3 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 170 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon ELPH 115 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon ELPH 115 IS over Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS.

      Canon ELPH 115 IS vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      More Powerful Processor DIGIC 5 vs DIGIC 4+
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.7 vs f/3.0
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/6.9
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 135 g (0.3 lb / 4.76 oz) vs 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)

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      Canon ELPH 130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 350 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.2 MP

      Canon ELPH 160
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon ELPH 520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon 360 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Canon ELPH 150 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.0 MP

      Canon ELPH 180
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon ELPH 100 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon 170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon ELPH 310 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon ELPH 135
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      16 MP

      Canon ELPH 500 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon 190 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS over Canon ELPH 115 IS.

      Canon ELPH 115 IS vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.0 Megapixel vs 20 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 5152 x 3864
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 120 mm vs 240 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 10x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 1 cm
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Longer Battery Life 170 shots vs 190 shots

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      Canon ELPH 330 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon ELPH 160
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      20 MP

      Canon ELPH 130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 170 IS
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      20 MP

      Canon ELPH 150 IS
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      20.0 MP

      Canon ELPH 180
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon ELPH 340 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon ELPH 530 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon ELPH 310 HS
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      12.1 MP

      Canon ELPH 520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon ELPH 135
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      16 MP

      Canon ELPH 300 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon ELPH 115 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light135 g (0.3 lb / 4.76 oz)138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon ELPH 115 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.0 fps0.8 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life170 shots190 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon ELPH 115 IS has a 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Canon ELPH 115 IS features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon ELPH 115 IS is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4+ processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Canon ELPH 115 IS comes with NB-11L battery pack with battery life of 170 shots and Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS comes with NB-11LH battery pack with battery life of 190 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon ELPH 115 IS, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS. Canon ELPH 115 IS can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps. Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m at Auto ISO on Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon ELPH 115 IS body has dimensions of 93 x 57 x 20 mm (3.66 x 2.24 x 0.79") and Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94"). Canon ELPH 115 IS weighs 135 g (0.3 lb / 4.76 oz) and Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS weighs 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz).

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

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      Size comparisons of Canon ELPH 115 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 115 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 170 shots
      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 170 shots
      GOOD
      71
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.3 lb / 4.76 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.3 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 170 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon ELPH 115 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and give them scores of 50 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      78
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      BAD
      30
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.3 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 170 shots
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots


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