Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Z700EXR

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS and FujiFilm Z700EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and Z700EXR (12MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and Z700EXR (1/2") use different sensor size.

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 3 years later than the Z700EXR and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Elph 115 IS matches up versus the Z700EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS & FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS features external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm Z700EXR has measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the Z700EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and Z700EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and Z700EXR.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Elph 115 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon Elph 115 IS will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Elph 115 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.