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Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon ELPH 135 and Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm Z300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 135 grades versus the Fujifilm Z300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 135 Fujifilm Z300 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2009More modern by 57 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon ELPH 135

 Fujifilm Z300 ELPH 135 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 135 Fujifilm Z300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 features outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z300 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 135 and Fujifilm Z300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the Fujifilm Z300.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and Fujifilm Z300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 135 to give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography features
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography highlights
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Fujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Otherwise known as IXUS 145 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-06-12
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 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 functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $0