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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 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

12.0fps 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

4.0fps 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Compact Cameras

XQ1

ELPH 340 HS

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

XQ1

ELPH 340 HS

Min

Average

Max

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.

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 - Olympus TG-850 iHS

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

Average

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
Read the details

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
Read the details

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
Read the details

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
Read the details

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
Read the details

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
Read the details

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
Read the details

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
Read the details

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
Read the details

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
Read the details

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 69 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 #453 out of 1235 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 340 HS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #14 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #721 out of 1235 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.

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
Built-in 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 Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
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
	Report a correction	Report a correction