Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon ELPH 520 HS

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon ELPH 520 HS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 520 HS (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 4 months prior to the ELPH 520 HS so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 310 HS grades vs the ELPH 520 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon ELPH 520 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Canon ELPH 520 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 520 HS has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the ELPH 520 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and ELPH 520 HS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and ELPH 520 HS.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 310 HS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.