Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") offer different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 135 was released 14 months after the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 135 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 135 scores against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has proportions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 135 versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 96 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The ELPH 135 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The more modern ELPH 135 provides a benefit in sensor technology.