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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 115 HS
FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Finepix Z91
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus FujiFilm Finepix Z90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the Finepix Z90 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 2 months after the Finepix Z90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up against the Finepix Z90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 ELPH 100 HS Finepix Z90 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 Finepix Z90 ELPH 100 HS 
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 ELPH 100 HS Finepix Z90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the Finepix Z90.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and Finepix Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and Finepix Z90.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography information
26
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
includes focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90
 Canon ELPH 100 HSFujiFilm Finepix Z90
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Also Known as IXUS 115 HS Finepix Z91
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $194 $220