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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Fujifilm S8300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was launched within a month of the Fujifilm S8300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Elph 115 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Fujifilm S8300

          

          

            
 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm S8300 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S8300 Elph 115 IS 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm S8300

          

          

            
 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm S8300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Fujifilm S8300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the Fujifilm S8300.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm S8300 is 96 and 61 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm S8300.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you need to take the release date  of the products into consideration.

            Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography info
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography factors
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (170 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 long zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 great max shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography details
63
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (170 per charge)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (1008mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others (670 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery life (170 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging info
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 missing mic port
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 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon Elph 115 ISFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $225 $200