Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Pro Reviews

Those looking for the latest and greatest features in a digital camera will have no interest in the Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS (known as the Canon IXUS 132 in some parts of the world). Nearly all of the features of the ELPH 115 are average or below average, and it doesn't offer any advanced capabilities, such as a large zoom lens or built-in Wi-Fi. Like most PowerShot ELPH cameras, the ELPH 115 is a small, sharp-looking model that may appeal to some beginning photographers who have a strict budget. Even through the ELPH 115 is a low-priced camera, its lack of any above average features or performance levels makes it tough to recommend this camera unless you can find it well below its MSRP.

The Canon IXUS 135 is a compact and stylish camera with a good amount of optical zoom, thanks to the 8x optical zoom lens. Images are kept sharp thanks to optical image stabilisation, and the rear of the camera features a 2.7inch screen with 230k dot resolution. If the camera featured a larger screen it would lose some of its compactness, so we feel this is a compromise worth putting up with, although a higher resolution would be nice. Despite the small size the buttons and controls are a decent size and this makes the camera easy to use. The IXUS 135 with Wi-Fi doesn't cost too much more than the IXUS 132, priced around £119, which is quite good value for money for a compact and stylish metal bodied camera with Wi-Fi. However, there are competitors available with additional features such as Full HD video, and high speed shooting, although these tend to cost a little more.

The Canon IXUS 132 is a compact and stylish camera with a good amount of optical zoom, thanks to the 8x optical zoom lens. Images are kept sharp thanks to optical image stabilisation, and the rear of the camera features a 2.7inch screen with 230k dot resolution. If the camera featured a larger screen it would lose some of its compactness, so we feel this is a compromise worth putting up with, although a higher resolution would be nice. Despite the small size the buttons and controls are a decent size and this makes the camera easy to use. The IXUS 132 has an entry level price under £100, which is quite good value for money for a compact and stylish metal bodied camera. However, there are competitors available with additional features such as Full HD video, high speed shooting, and / or Wi-Fi although these tend to cost a little more.

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