Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 310 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

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.