Leica X vs Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica X and the Canon ELPH 115 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.

      Leica X was introduced in September 2014 and Canon ELPH 115 IS was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica X Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,500 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica X
      4. Advantage of Canon ELPH 115 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 Leica X and Canon ELPH 115 IS.

      PROS

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      •   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)

      CONS

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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 - 350 shots
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Leica X

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

      Leica X vs Canon ELPH 115 IS
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 16.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,500 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 vs 4608 x 3456
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 11 vs 9
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.7 vs f/2.7
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/1.7 vs f/5.9
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 461k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 2.0 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 170 shots

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      Leica X-U
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Leica X1
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Leica X2
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      OM System TG-7
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony H90
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic LS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon AW100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S1100pj
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon A100
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Nikon L810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      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 Leica X.

      Leica X vs Canon ELPH 115 IS
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 35 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 5x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 20 cm vs 3 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lighter 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz) vs 135 g (0.3 lb / 4.76 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 190 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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      1/2.3-inch

      16 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 Leica X Canon ELPH 115 IS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,5003,200
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Light486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)135 g (0.3 lb / 4.76 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Leica X Canon ELPH 115 IS
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points119
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 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 Life350 shots170 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Leica X and Canon ELPH 115 IS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 920k dot and 461k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Leica X features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,500. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Leica X can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4272 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x 1424, 1632 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Canon ELPH 115 IS is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Canon ELPH 115 IS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Leica X

      Leica X 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 and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Leica X comes with BP-DC8 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Canon ELPH 115 IS comes with NB-11L battery pack with battery life of 170 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 Leica X, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon ELPH 115 IS. Leica X can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Canon ELPH 115 IS can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica X body has dimensions of 133 x 73 x 78 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.07") and Canon ELPH 115 IS body has dimensions of 93 x 57 x 20 mm (3.66 x 2.24 x 0.79"). Leica X weighs 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz) and Canon ELPH 115 IS weighs 135 g (0.3 lb / 4.76 oz).

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

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      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica X and Canon ELPH 115 IS

      Leica X and Canon ELPH 115 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

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      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

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      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

      Portrait Photography

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      GOOD
      71
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      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

      Street Photography

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      GOOD
      78
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      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)

      Travel Photography

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica X and Canon ELPH 115 IS and give them scores of 53 and 50 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.


      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      POOR
      51
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      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

      Video

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      POOR
      54
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   1 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      30
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica X

      Canon ELPH 115 IS

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 135 g (0.3 lb / 4.76 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 170 shots


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