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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 150
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was launched 4 years later than the Fujifilm J30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up against the Fujifilm J30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 140 IS Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 56 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 Fujifilm J30 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 140 IS Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has got exterior measurements 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 specifications 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 vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 140 IS compared to the Fujifilm J30.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and Fujifilm J30.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 140 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
66
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
23
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also called IXUS 150 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
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 photographs -
Battery format 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 One One
Pricing at launch $129 $150