Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z300

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z300 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.