Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm SL300

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm SL300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was launched 4 years later than the Fujifilm SL300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 180 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 180 matches up versus the Fujifilm SL300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm SL300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 180 and the Fujifilm SL300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and Fujifilm SL300 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 180 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.