Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Released February 2011
- Alternate Name is IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Released January 2017
- New Model is Fujifilm XP130

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Fujifilm XP120, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 300 HS was unveiled 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP120 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 300 HS scores vs the Fujifilm XP120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm FinePix XP120. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XP120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Fujifilm XP120
ELPH 300 HS | Fujifilm XP120 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
Fujifilm XP120 | ELPH 300 HS | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 71 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm XP120
ELPH 300 HS | Fujifilm XP120 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides physical 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 XP120 has proportions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Fujifilm XP120 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the Fujifilm XP120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm XP120.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP120 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 |
Alternate name | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2017-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) | 203 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 210 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $250 | $229 |