Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 300 HS was unveiled 11 months prior to the Fujifilm F660EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the Fujifilm F660EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F660EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 300 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm F660EXR will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.