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Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Comparison

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Fujifilm XP120

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm XP120, which was introduced in January 2017 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Canon ELPH 340 HS, which was introduced in January 2014 is a Ultracompact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, ELPH 340 HS is 3 years older than XP120. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-05
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 203g. 110 x 71 x 28 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Canon ELPH 340 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-06
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 4 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1920 x 1280 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 147g. 100 x 58 x 22 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 265 HS

Fujifilm XP120 was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix XP130. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS (IXUS 265 HS)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP120 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 461k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 4.0fps 6 fps faster
Battery Life
210 shots vs 190 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 7.00 faster lens at tele
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS over Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Weight
147 g vs 203 g 56 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 140mm 160 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
12× vs 5x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.60 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
3.90 vs 3.60 Slow lenses at wide
Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm XP120 has external dimensions of 110 x 71 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz) (including batteries). Canon ELPH 340 HS has external dimensions of 100 x 58 x 22 mm (3.93 x 2.27 x 0.88″) and weighs 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS. Canon ELPH 340 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Fujifilm XP120.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.
Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 340 HS is significantly lighter (56g ) than the Fujifilm XP120 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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XP120
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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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XP120
ELPH 340 HS
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS have 1/2.3-inch sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the XP120 and ELPH 340 HS sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Cameras


Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5x zoom lens whereas Canon ELPH 340 HS features a 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 12× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 340 HS has 3mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XP120. At f3.60, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 340 HS has 160mm longer telezoom reach than the Fujifilm XP120. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XP120 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

XP120
ELPH 340 HS
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

XP120
ELPH 340 HS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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XP120
ELPH 340 HS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

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XP120
ELPH 340 HS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm XP120 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm XP120 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.60
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Fujifilm XP120 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Wireless Connection
300 mm Tele Lens
Average Continuous Shooting: 4.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 190 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f7.00
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Fujifilm XP120 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
203g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
147g
Body Thickness 22mm
12.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Fujifilm XP120 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm XP120 and Canon ELPH 340 HS scores compare:

Fujifilm XP120
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #7 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #580 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Canon ELPH 340 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #14 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #708 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP120 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon ELPH 340 HS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm XP120 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Brand Fujifilm Canon
Announced 2017-01-05 2014-01-06
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 25-300 mm (12×)
Max Aperture F3.9-4.9 F3.6-7.0
Macro Focus Range 9cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 920k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 4.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1280
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 203g 147g
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm 100 x 58 x 22mm
Battery Life 210 shots 190 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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