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Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Finepix Z91
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon Elph 115 IS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the Finepix Z90 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 2 years later than the Finepix Z90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the Finepix Z90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 Elph 115 IS Finepix Z90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 Finepix Z90 Elph 115 IS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 Elph 115 IS Finepix Z90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the Finepix Z90.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and Finepix Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and Finepix Z90.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon Elph 115 IS to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Travel photography camera
63
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and FujiFilm Finepix Z90
 Canon Elph 115 ISFujiFilm Finepix Z90
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Alternative name IXUS 132 HS Finepix Z91
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 5 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 170 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $225 $220