Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is very well matched but the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm XQ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm XQ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ1 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Fujifilm XQ1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the Fujifilm XQ1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and Fujifilm XQ1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The ELPH 300 HS provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more aged ELPH 300 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.