• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Canon 310 HS advantages over Fujifilm X-T2

  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 49 mm
    Thinner

Fujifilm X-T2 advantages over Canon 310 HS

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.93 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Fast startup
    ~1.00 vs 1.9 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    8 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Less shutter lag
    0.05 vs 0.38 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    24.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    13.7 fps vs 3.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent 28-224mm zoom range; 3-inch LCD with 461K-dots; Full HD movie mode; Good print quality; Fun to shoot.

  • Odd button/switch positions; Moderate chromatic aberration; Soft corners; Dim flash results; Below-average battery life.

  • Read our Canon 310 HS Express Review

  • Excellent image quality from both JPEGs and RAW files; Superb high ISO performance; Very fast hybrid AF; Robust weather sealing; Dual UHS-II card slots; 4K video.

  • Precise manual focus is tricky with fly-by-wire focusing; Battery life is only decent; Video quality still not on par with competing cameras.

  • Read our Fujifilm X-T2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Canon 310 HS
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Internal flash
  • Thinner
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T2
Olympus E-M1 II
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $899
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7040

Canon 310 HS
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • More dots on screen
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Fujifilm X-T2
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Canon 310 HS
Samsung ST200F
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Samsung ST200F

Fujifilm X-T2
Samsung ST200F
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung ST200F

Compared to Samsung WB30F

Canon 310 HS
Samsung WB30F
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Samsung WB30F

Fujifilm X-T2
Samsung WB30F
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Samsung WB30F

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Canon 310 HS
Fujifilm X-T3
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm X-T3
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $1299
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T3

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