Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and FujiFilm Z800EXR, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the Z800EXR (12MP) is fairly well matched but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and Z800EXR (1/2") posses different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 14 months after the Z800EXR making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the Z800EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm Z800EXR has proportions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 310 HS and FujiFilm Z800EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the Z800EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and Z800EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and Z800EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The ELPH 310 HS provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more modern ELPH 310 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.