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Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 145
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 135 and Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was revealed 4 years later than the Fujifilm J30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 135 grades vs the Fujifilm J30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 135 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 56 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon ELPH 135

 Fujifilm J30 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 135 Fujifilm J30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 has outer 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 J30 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 135 and the Fujifilm J30.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and Fujifilm J30.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 135 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 135 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography information
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography information
66
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging info
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also Known as IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 127 grams (0.28 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 230 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $119 $150