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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1

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 XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 230 HS
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 Fujifilm XQ1 ELPH 310 HS 
RevealedNovember 2013August 2011Newer by 27 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XQ1

 ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography highlights
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includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has manual focus
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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good battery pack (240 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (206g)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XQ1
 Canon ELPH 310 HSFujifilm XQ1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Fujifilm XQ1
Also called IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-23 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $500