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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 132 HS
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) is relatively close but the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Elph 115 IS was introduced 10 months prior to the Fujifilm X-A1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS grades versus the Fujifilm X-A1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Fujifilm X-A1

 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm X-A1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 Fujifilm X-A1 Elph 115 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 10 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm X-A1

 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm X-A1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers outside dimensions 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 X-A1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm X-A1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Elph 115 IS uses the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The older Elph 115 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography highlights
63
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (170 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon Elph 115 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
31
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon Elph 115 ISFujifilm X-A1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Fujifilm X-A1
Also Known as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-29 2013-11-30
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 49
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $225 $329