Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 130 and Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) is fairly well matched but the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 130 was unveiled 22 months after the Fujifilm Z900EXR making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the Fujifilm Z900EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 and Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z900EXR has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 130 and Fujifilm Z900EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 130 against the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The ELPH 130 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern ELPH 130 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.