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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 275 HS
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XQ2
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 350 HS was revealed 15 months later than the Fujifilm XQ1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 350 HS grades vs the Fujifilm XQ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ELPH 350 HS Fujifilm XQ1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015November 2013Fresher by 15 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 Fujifilm XQ1 ELPH 350 HS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm XQ1

 ELPH 350 HS Fujifilm XQ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 350 HS features 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) while the Fujifilm XQ1 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 350 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon ELPH 350 HS will provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 350 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than average in class (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (240 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography highlights
69
great battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
64
good battery (240 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (206g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
48
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (206g)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm XQ1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSFujifilm XQ1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Fujifilm XQ1
Also Known as IXUS 275 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 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
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $219 $500