Canon ELPH 130 vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 130 and FujiFilm Z800EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and Z800EXR (12MP) and the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and Z800EXR (1/2") posses different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 130 was brought out 2 years later than the Z800EXR and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 130 matches up against the Z800EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 130 & FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 has external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm Z800EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 130 and FujiFilm Z800EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the Z800EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and Z800EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and Z800EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 130 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon ELPH 130 will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.