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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 275 HS
Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") feature different sensor size.

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The ELPH 350 HS was brought out at a similar time to the Fujifilm XQ2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 350 HS grades against the Fujifilm XQ2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Fujifilm XQ2

 ELPH 350 HS Fujifilm XQ2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 Fujifilm XQ2 ELPH 350 HS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm XQ2

 ELPH 350 HS Fujifilm XQ2 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2015Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 350 HS features outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ2 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Fujifilm XQ2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS compared to the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm XQ2 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 350 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon ELPH 350 HS will produce greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (240 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography features
69
good battery pack (250 shots)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (147g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
64
good battery pack (240 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography information
48
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (147 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (206 grams)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSFujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Fujifilm XQ2
Also called IXUS 275 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ EXR Processor II
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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
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 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 250 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $219 $299