Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 4 years before the Fujifilm XQ2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm XQ2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm XQ2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ2 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm XQ2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the Fujifilm XQ2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 100 HS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged ELPH 100 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.