Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm J30

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was revealed 5 years later than the Fujifilm J30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 350 HS grades against the Fujifilm J30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm FinePix J30. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Fujifilm J30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the Fujifilm J30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm J30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm J30.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 350 HS to provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 350 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.