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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XP120

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 132 HS
Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP130
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Fujifilm XP120, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was released 4 years before the Fujifilm XP120 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the Fujifilm XP120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Fujifilm XP120

 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm XP120 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 Fujifilm XP120 Elph 115 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2013Fresher by 47 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm XP120

 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm XP120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP120 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Fujifilm XP120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Elph 115 IS vs the Fujifilm XP120.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm XP120.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Elph 115 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP120
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (170 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (170 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm XP120
 Canon Elph 115 ISFujifilm FinePix XP120
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2017-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 pictures 210 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $225 $229