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Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2016
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 180 vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 180 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2009Newer by 79 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon ELPH 180

 Fujifilm J30 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 180 Fujifilm J30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
39
good resolution (20MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Fujifilm J30
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography details
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography advice
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Fujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Fujifilm FinePix J30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
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 Overall 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 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $150