Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS
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![Canon ELPH 300 HS front Canon ELPH 300 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-300-HS/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-front.jpg)
![Canon ELPH 310 HS front Canon ELPH 310 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-310-HS/Canon-ELPH-310-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Other Name is IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
- Released August 2011
- Other Name is IXUS 230 HS
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 6 months before the ELPH 310 HS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up versus the ELPH 310 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Canon ELPH 310 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
ELPH 300 HS | ELPH 310 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 310 HS
ELPH 300 HS | ELPH 310 HS | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 310 HS has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the ELPH 310 HS.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Canon-ELPH-310-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 310 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Canon-ELPH-310-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 310 HS.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Canon-ELPH-310-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Canon-ELPH-310-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Canon ELPH 310 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Canon ELPH 310 HS |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 220 HS | IXUS 230 HS |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2011-08-23 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | PureColor II G TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 210 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | NB-4L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $250 | $400 |