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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(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
Canon ELPH 310 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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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 ELPH 300 HS ELPH 310 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 ELPH 310 HS ELPH 300 HS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 310 HS

 ELPH 300 HS ELPH 310 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography advice
Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography advice
Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography information
Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography information
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built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 310 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 310 HS
 Canon ELPH 300 HSCanon ELPH 310 HS
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