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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 230 HS
Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched April 2011
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 310 HS was revealed 5 months later than the Fujifilm Z900EXR and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 310 HS grades against the Fujifilm Z900EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm Z900EXR 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 Fujifilm Z900EXR ELPH 310 HS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR

 ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm Z900EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2011April 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 310 HS with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography advice
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supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography info
Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
supports touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (151g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (151g)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR
 Canon ELPH 310 HSFujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
Also Known as IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-23 2011-04-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $380