Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Fujifilm FinePix XP120. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XP120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Fujifilm XP120
ELPH 310 HS | Fujifilm XP120 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
Fujifilm XP120 | ELPH 310 HS | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 65 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XP120
ELPH 310 HS | Fujifilm XP120 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP120 | |
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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 |