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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 220 HS
Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") posses different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 300 HS was unveiled at a similar time to the Fujifilm Z900EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the Fujifilm Z900EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 ELPH 300 HS Fujifilm Z900EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 Fujifilm Z900EXR ELPH 300 HS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR

 ELPH 300 HS Fujifilm Z900EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2011April 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 300 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
34
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR
 Canon ELPH 300 HSFujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
Also called IXUS 220 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2011-04-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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