Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm X100

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm X100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 350 HS was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm X100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 350 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 350 HS grades versus the Fujifilm X100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm FinePix X100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS has got outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X100 has proportions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm X100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS compared to the Fujifilm X100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm X100 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm X100.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 350 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon ELPH 350 HS will provide greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 350 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.