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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 220 HS
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched June 2009
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 21 months after the Fujifilm Z300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm Z300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 300 HS Fujifilm Z300 
LaunchedFebruary 2011June 2009Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 Fujifilm Z300 ELPH 300 HS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 300 HS Fujifilm Z300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features exterior 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) whilst the Fujifilm Z300 has proportions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm Z300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the Fujifilm Z300.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm Z300.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 300 HS to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 300 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography details
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offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon ELPH 300 HSFujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Also referred to as IXUS 220 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2009-06-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $0