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Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 140
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 130 versus Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was released 3 years later than the Fujifilm J30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 130 grades against the Fujifilm J30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 130 Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon ELPH 130

 Fujifilm J30 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 130 Fujifilm J30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the Fujifilm J30.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and Fujifilm J30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 130 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 130 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 130
Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography info
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography information
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography information
63
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging information
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Fujifilm J30
 Canon ELPH 130Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 130 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Otherwise known as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" 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 190 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $150