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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 230 HS
FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z71
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and FujiFilm Z70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the Z70 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was announced 19 months after the Z70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up vs the Z70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the FujiFilm Z70

 ELPH 310 HS Z70 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 Z70 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and FujiFilm Z70

 ELPH 310 HS Z70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm Z70 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the Z70.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and Z70 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and Z70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 310 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
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offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm Z70 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography information
FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm Z70 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and FujiFilm Z70
 Canon ELPH 310 HSFujiFilm FinePix Z70
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS FujiFilm FinePix Z70
Also referred to as IXUS 230 HS FinePix Z71
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-23 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $130