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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
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Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 132 HS
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Elph 115 IS was launched 10 months before the Fujifilm XQ1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Elph 115 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm XQ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Fujifilm XQ1

 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 Fujifilm XQ1 Elph 115 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 10 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm XQ1

 Elph 115 IS Fujifilm XQ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Fujifilm XQ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Elph 115 IS vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm XQ1.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Elph 115 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon Elph 115 IS will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Elph 115 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (170 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (170 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
great battery (240 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (170 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm XQ1
 Canon Elph 115 ISFujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon Elph 115 IS Fujifilm XQ1
Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection 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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AE 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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $225 $500