Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm JX500 and Canon ELPH 300 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm JX500 has external dimensions of 100 x 56 x 24 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 0.94″) and weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz) (including batteries). Canon ELPH 300 HS has external dimensions of 92 x 56 x 20 mm (3.62 x 2.2 x 0.79″) and weighs 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the Canon ELPH 300 HS. Fujifilm JX500 has the same height with Canon ELPH 300 HS. On the other hand, with a width of 100mm, it is 8 wider and also with a thickness of 24mm, it is 4mm thicker than Canon ELPH 300 HS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and Canon ELPH 300 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm JX500 and Canon ELPH 300 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Fujifilm JX500 is significantly lighter (28g ) than the Canon ELPH 300 HS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm FinePix JX500 nor Canon ELPH 300 HS (IXUS 220 HS) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Fujifilm JX500 and Canon ELPH 300 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.