Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Fujifilm FinePix J30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Fujifilm J30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Fujifilm J30
ELPH 100 HS | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
Fujifilm J30 | ELPH 100 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm J30
ELPH 100 HS | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | |
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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 |