Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is pretty close but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 3 years before the Fujifilm XQ1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm XQ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Fujifilm XQ1. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS features outside dimensions 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 XQ1 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Fujifilm XQ1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the Fujifilm XQ1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 310 HS provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged ELPH 310 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.