Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon 70D

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon 70D, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and 70D (20MP) and the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and 70D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 310 HS was unveiled 3 years prior to the 70D which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 310 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 310 HS scores against the 70D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon EOS 70D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Canon 70D Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS features outer measurements 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 70D has proportions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon 70D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the 70D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and 70D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and 70D.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 310 HS having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon 70D will resolve greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 310 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.