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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2016
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 190 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was released 6 years later than the Fujifilm Z300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Z300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 190 IS Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2009More recent by 80 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 Fujifilm Z300 ELPH 190 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 190 IS Fujifilm Z300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z300 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Fujifilm Z300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 190 IS vs the Fujifilm Z300.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and Fujifilm Z300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and Fujifilm Z300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 190 IS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 190 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography advice
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
max fps low (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISFujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2009-06-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 138 grams (0.30 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 190 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $159 $0