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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 132 HS
Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released April 2011
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) is fairly close but the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Elph 115 IS was brought out 23 months after the Fujifilm Z900EXR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Elph 115 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm Z900EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm Z900EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013April 2011More modern by 23 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 Fujifilm Z900EXR Elph 115 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR

 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm Z900EXR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS has physical measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z900EXR has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The Elph 115 IS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The newer Elph 115 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (170 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
63
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (170 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
has focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (151g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (170 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z900EXR
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
34
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than others (151 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm Z900EXR
 Canon Elph 115 ISFujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
Also called IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-29 2011-04-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 170 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $225 $380