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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 190 IS was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 190 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XQ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ELPH 190 IS Fujifilm XQ1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016November 2013More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 Fujifilm XQ1 ELPH 190 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Fujifilm XQ1

 ELPH 190 IS Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 190 IS vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 190 IS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon ELPH 190 IS will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (240 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography info
64
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
good battery power (240 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (240 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Fujifilm XQ1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISFujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Fujifilm XQ1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 138 grams (0.30 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $159 $500