Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is pretty close but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 310 HS was announced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 310 HS scores against the Fujifilm XQ2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Fujifilm XQ2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ2 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the Fujifilm XQ2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XQ2 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ELPH 310 HS features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The older ELPH 310 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.