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Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XQ2
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") boast different sensor size.

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The ELPH 135 was announced 3 months later than the Fujifilm XQ1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 135 scores versus the Fujifilm XQ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ELPH 135 Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Canon ELPH 135

 Fujifilm XQ1 ELPH 135 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Fujifilm XQ1

 ELPH 135 Fujifilm XQ1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014November 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 provides 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) while the Fujifilm XQ1 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the Fujifilm XQ1.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and Fujifilm XQ1.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 135 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon ELPH 135 will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ1
41
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography factors
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
good battery (240 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (240 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging information
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Fujifilm XQ1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Fujifilm XQ1
Also referred to as IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $500