• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z100fd advantages over Canon ELPH 300 HS

  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Canon ELPH 300 HS advantages over Fujifilm Z100fd

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.7 vs f/3.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.4 fps vs 1.4 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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

Common Weaknesses

  • 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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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-340

Fujifilm Z100fd
Olympus FE-340
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter
Canon ELPH 300 HS
Olympus FE-340
  • $235
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Samsung TL9

Fujifilm Z100fd
Samsung TL9
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
Canon ELPH 300 HS
Samsung TL9
  • $235
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • HDMI out
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon S60

Fujifilm Z100fd
Nikon S60
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out
Canon ELPH 300 HS
Nikon S60
  • $235
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Fujifilm Z100fd
Panasonic DMC-FX48S
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Larger lens aperture
Canon ELPH 300 HS
Panasonic DMC-FX48S
  • $235
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Canon 320 HS

Fujifilm Z100fd
Canon 320 HS
  • $250
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Larger lens aperture
Canon ELPH 300 HS
Canon 320 HS
  • $235
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen
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