Canon ELPH 190 IS vs FujiFilm Z70

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and FujiFilm Z70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and Z70 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was announced 6 years after the Z70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 190 IS grades versus the Z70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and FujiFilm FinePix Z70. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and FujiFilm Z70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 190 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the FujiFilm Z70 has proportions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 190 IS and FujiFilm Z70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the Z70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and Z70 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and Z70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 190 IS to offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 190 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.