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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 230 HS
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 310 HS grades against the Fujifilm J30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm J30 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 Fujifilm J30 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm J30

 ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm J30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Fujifilm J30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the Fujifilm J30.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm J30.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 310 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
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features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm J30
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon ELPH 310 HSFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Otherwise known as IXUS 230 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-23 2009-07-22
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 56 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
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