Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W310

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced 14 months later than the W310 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the W310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and W310.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 100 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.