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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 230 HS
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm Z300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm Z300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedAugust 2011June 2009Newer by 27 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 Fujifilm Z300 ELPH 310 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm Z300

 ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm Z300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides 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 Z300 has proportions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the Fujifilm Z300.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm Z300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm Z300.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 310 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 310 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography information
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comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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features focus via touch
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging info
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon ELPH 310 HSFujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Otherwise known as IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-23 2009-06-12
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure 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 file 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 140g (0.31 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $0