Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 135 versus FujiFilm Z800EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and Z800EXR (12MP) and the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and Z800EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 135 was unveiled 3 years later than the Z800EXR and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 135 scores against the Z800EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm Z800EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 135 versus FujiFilm Z800EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 135 against the Z800EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and Z800EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and Z800EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 135 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon ELPH 135 will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 135 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.