• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm F500EXR advantages over Canon 310 HS

  • More telephoto lens reach
    360 mm vs 224 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 310 HS advantages over Fujifilm F500EXR

  • Less expensive
    $260 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    141g vs 215g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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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

The Competition

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7040

Fujifilm F500EXR
Olympus Stylus-7040
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $206
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm F500EXR vs 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

Compared to Fujifilm F300EXR

Fujifilm F500EXR
Fujifilm F300EXR
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $254
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Fujifilm F500EXR vs Fujifilm F300EXR

Canon 310 HS
Fujifilm F300EXR
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $254
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Fujifilm F300EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F550EXR

Fujifilm F500EXR
Fujifilm F550EXR
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm F500EXR vs Fujifilm F550EXR

Canon 310 HS
Fujifilm F550EXR
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $350
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Fujifilm F550EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F600EXR

Fujifilm F500EXR
Fujifilm F600EXR
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability

Compare Fujifilm F500EXR vs Fujifilm F600EXR

Canon 310 HS
Fujifilm F600EXR
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $271
  • 1/2 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Fujifilm F600EXR

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Fujifilm F500EXR
Samsung ST200F
  • $284
  • 1/2 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm F500EXR vs 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

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