Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm J30

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was launched 6 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 180 grades versus the Fujifilm J30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 features physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm J30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the Fujifilm J30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and Fujifilm J30.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 180 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 180 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.