Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1
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![Canon Elph 115 IS front Canon Elph 115 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-Elph-115-IS/Canon-Elph-115-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Fujifilm XQ1
Elph 115 IS | Fujifilm XQ1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
Fujifilm XQ1 | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 10 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Fujifilm XQ1
Elph 115 IS | Fujifilm XQ1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-Elph-115-IS-vs-Fujifilm-XQ1-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-Elph-115-IS-vs-Fujifilm-XQ1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-Elph-115-IS-vs-Fujifilm-XQ1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-Elph-115-IS-vs-Fujifilm-XQ1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Fujifilm XQ1 | |
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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 |