Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm XQ1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.