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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 230 HS
Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP130
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XP120, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was brought out 6 years prior to the Fujifilm XP120 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm XP120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Fujifilm XP120

 ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm XP120 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 Fujifilm XP120 ELPH 310 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2017August 2011More recent by 65 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XP120

 ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm XP120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS enjoys physical 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) and the Fujifilm XP120 has specifications of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XP120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the Fujifilm XP120.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XP120 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XP120.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP120 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older ELPH 310 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
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supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm XP120 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP120 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
bad battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XP120
 Canon ELPH 310 HSFujifilm FinePix XP120
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Also referred to as IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-23 2017-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 203 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 pictures 210 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $229