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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 115 HS
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 19 months later than the Fujifilm J30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the Fujifilm J30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 100 HS Fujifilm J30 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 Fujifilm J30 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 100 HS Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers 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) and the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Fujifilm J30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the Fujifilm J30.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm J30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 100 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
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has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm J30
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon ELPH 100 HSFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Alternative name IXUS 115 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 140g (0.31 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $194 $150