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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 132 HS
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 3 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Elph 115 IS scores vs the Fujifilm J30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm J30 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 Fujifilm J30 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm J30

 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm J30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the Fujifilm J30.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm J30.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon Elph 115 IS to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
63
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (170 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
no Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon Elph 115 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-07-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $225 $150