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Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 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
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP130
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was unveiled 12 months before the Fujifilm XP120 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 180 scores versus the Fujifilm XP120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Fujifilm XP120

 ELPH 180 Fujifilm XP120 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Canon ELPH 180

 Fujifilm XP120 ELPH 180 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2016Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm XP120

 ELPH 180 Fujifilm XP120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP120 has dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the Fujifilm XP120.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and Fujifilm XP120.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 180 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography advice
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography info
Fujifilm XP120 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 180
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP120
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
low fps (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography advice
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm XP120
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Fujifilm FinePix XP120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2016-01-05 2017-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 126 gr (0.28 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 220 photos 210 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $229