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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon A480

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot A480 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon A480 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 230 HS
Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon A480 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Canon A480, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the A480 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the A480 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the A480 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Canon A480

 ELPH 310 HS A480 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 A480 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon A480

 ELPH 310 HS A480 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon A480 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon A480 has sizing of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the A480.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon A480 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and A480 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon A480 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon A480 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and A480.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 310 HS to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 310 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon A480 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon A480 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon A480 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A480 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Street photography with Canon A480
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography highlights
Canon A480 Sports photography highlights
32
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon A480 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Landscape photography with Canon A480
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Vlogging with Canon A480
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon A480 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon A480
 Canon ELPH 310 HSCanon PowerShot A480
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Canon PowerShot A480
Also called IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-23 2009-01-15
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500 secs
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $210