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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Comparison

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Fujifilm XQ1

12 MP | 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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

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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing XQ1 and ELPH 340 HS, two Ultracompact cameras from Fujifilm and Canon. Fujifilm XQ1 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch sensor whereas Canon ELPH 340 HS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. Fujifilm XQ1 was introduced to market in November 2013 and Canon ELPH 340 HS was launched in January 2014. There is only 1 months difference between XQ1 and ELPH 340 HS so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon ELPH 340 HS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-11-26
  • 12MP - 2/3-inch CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 12 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 206g. 100 x 59 x 33 mm

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 XQ1 was replaced by Fujifilm XQ2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm XQ1
Fujifilm XQ2 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 XQ1 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 XQ1 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 461k dots 99% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 4.0fps 8 fps faster
Battery Life
240 shots vs 190 shots 50 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.60 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 7.00 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.4m vs 4.0m 3.4m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 1.76µm2 175% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS over Fujifilm XQ1
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Weight
147 g vs 206 g 59 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
300mm vs 100mm 200 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
12× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Common Strengths of Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical 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 XQ1 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
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1 and Canon ELPH 340 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm XQ1 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 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 XQ1 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon ELPH 340 HS.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm XQ1 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 (59g ) than the Fujifilm XQ1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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XQ1
ELPH 340 HS
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Thickness Comparison

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XQ1
ELPH 340 HS
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Fujifilm XQ1 nor Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS (IXUS 265 HS) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 XQ1 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 XQ1 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor . On the other hand, Canon ELPH 340 HS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor.

Below you can see the XQ1 and ELPH 340 HS sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm XQ1 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Canon ELPH 340 HS. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Canon ELPH 340 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 features a 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4× zoom lens whereas Canon ELPH 340 HS features a 25-300 mm F3.6-7.0 12× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 25mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Fujifilm XQ1 is faster than Canon ELPH 340 HS at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 340 HS has 200mm longer telezoom reach than the Fujifilm XQ1. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XQ1 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

XQ1
ELPH 340 HS
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

XQ1
ELPH 340 HS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

XQ1
ELPH 340 HS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

XQ1
ELPH 340 HS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Fujifilm XQ1 and Canon ELPH 340 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
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 XQ1 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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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 XQ1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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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 XQ1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
206g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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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 XQ1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 340 HS for Landscape Photography

POOR
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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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 XQ1 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 XQ1 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 XQ1 and Canon ELPH 340 HS scores compare:

Fujifilm XQ1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #441 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 XQ1 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon ELPH 340 HS in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Fujifilm XQ1.

Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon ELPH 340 HS vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm XQ1 Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Brand Fujifilm Canon
Announced 2013-11-26 2014-01-06
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Size 2/3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 8.8 x 6.6 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 58.08mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 3,200 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 25-100 mm (4×) 25-300 mm (12×)
Max Aperture F1.8-4.9 F3.6-7.0
Macro Focus Range 3cm 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 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 12.0 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 MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 206g 147g
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm 100 x 58 x 22mm
Battery Life 240 shots 190 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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