Canon ELPH 300 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs FujiFilm Finepix Z90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the Finepix Z90 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 2 months after the Finepix Z90 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the Finepix Z90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS & FujiFilm Finepix Z90. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the Finepix Z90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and Finepix Z90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and Finepix Z90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.