Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 100 HS was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm XQ1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the Fujifilm XQ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm XQ1. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ1 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the Fujifilm XQ1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ELPH 100 HS comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The older ELPH 100 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.