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Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was manufactured 6 years after the Fujifilm Z300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 180 grades against the Fujifilm Z300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 180 Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2009Newer by 80 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon ELPH 180

 Fujifilm Z300 ELPH 180 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 180 Fujifilm Z300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z300 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm Z300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 180 against the Fujifilm Z300.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and Fujifilm Z300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 180 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography features
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
slow fps (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Fujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-06-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 220 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $119 $0