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Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Fujifilm X-A1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) is relatively close but the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 130 was revealed 10 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-A1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 130 scores versus the Fujifilm X-A1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 ELPH 130 Fujifilm X-A1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon ELPH 130

 Fujifilm X-A1 ELPH 130 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 10 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Fujifilm X-A1

 ELPH 130 Fujifilm X-A1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 offers outside 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 X-A1 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 130 versus Fujifilm X-A1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and Fujifilm X-A1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ELPH 130 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The more aged ELPH 130 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 130
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A1
63
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 130
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
31
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon ELPH 130Fujifilm X-A1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Fujifilm X-A1
Otherwise known as IXUS 140 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2013-11-30
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images 350 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $329