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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W310 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 220 HS
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W310 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was launched 14 months later than the W310 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Sony W310

 ELPH 300 HS W310 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 W310 ELPH 300 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony W310

 ELPH 300 HS W310 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the W310.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and W310.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 300 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony W310 Portrait photography factors
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includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography info
Sony W310 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography info
Sony W310 Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Sony W310
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony W310
 Canon ELPH 300 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Otherwise known as IXUS 220 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $150