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Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 145
FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Finepix Z91
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Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the Finepix Z90 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was revealed 3 years after the Finepix Z90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 135 matches up against the Finepix Z90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 ELPH 135 Finepix Z90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Canon ELPH 135

 Finepix Z90 ELPH 135 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 ELPH 135 Finepix Z90 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 135 and the Finepix Z90.

Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and Finepix Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and Finepix Z90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 135 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography advice
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
66
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography advice
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon ELPH 135 vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and FujiFilm Finepix Z90
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135FujiFilm Finepix Z90
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Otherwise known as IXUS 145 Finepix Z91
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $220