Canon 310 HS vs Fujifilm X-A2

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Canon 310 HS vs Fujifilm X-A2

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 310 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 310 HS.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A2 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A2.
Compare Fujifilm X-A2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A2 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon 320 HS
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A3
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Differences

Canon 310 HS advantages over Fujifilm X-A2

Less expensive
$260 vs $550 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Thinner
22 mm vs 40 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm X-A2 advantages over Canon 310 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~1.40 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
More dots on screen
920k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
16.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.5 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
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
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent 28-224mm zoom range; 3-inch LCD with 461K-dots; Full HD movie mode; Good print quality; Fun to shoot.
Odd button/switch positions; Moderate chromatic aberration; Soft corners; Dim flash results; Below-average battery life.
Read our Canon 310 HS Express Review

Very good image quality; Great high ISO performance for its class; Very good optical performance from the kit lens; Decent battery life; Very good value for the money.
No built-in EVF; Slower than average full autofocus shutter lag in testing; Sluggish continuous AF for stills & video; Mediocre burst speeds; Limited dynamic range with JPEGs; No remote control with Wi-Fi.
Read our Fujifilm X-A2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7040

Canon 310 HS

Olympus Stylus-7040

$250
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
More dots on screen

$206
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Fujifilm X-A2

Olympus Stylus-7040

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$206
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Compared to Samsung ST200F

Canon 310 HS

Samsung ST200F

$250
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
HDMI out

$225
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Samsung ST200F

Fujifilm X-A2

Samsung ST200F

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$225
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Samsung ST200F

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Canon 310 HS

Sony NEX-6

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-A2

Sony NEX-6

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Canon 330 HS

Canon 310 HS

Canon 330 HS

$250
1/2.3 inch

$320
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wider angle lens

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Canon 330 HS

Fujifilm X-A2

Canon 330 HS

$600
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$320
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Canon 330 HS

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Canon 310 HS

Fujifilm X-T10

$250
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-A2

Fujifilm X-T10

$600
APS-C

Wider angle kit lens
Bigger JPEG buffer

$599
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-T10

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