Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm XP120

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm XP120, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was released 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP120 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the Fujifilm XP120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 and Fujifilm FinePix XP120. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Fujifilm XP120 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 130 provides outer 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 XP120 has measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 130 compared to the Fujifilm XP120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and Fujifilm XP120.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 130 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.