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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(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
Fujifilm XP120
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Fujifilm XP120

 ELPH 300 HS Fujifilm XP120 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 Fujifilm XP120 ELPH 300 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2011More modern by 71 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm XP120

 ELPH 300 HS Fujifilm XP120 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography highlights
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provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
not so great battery life (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm XP120
 Canon ELPH 300 HSFujifilm FinePix XP120
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