Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon 160

Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon 160, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Canon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and 160 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 4 years earlier than the 160 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up vs the 160 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 160. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Canon 160 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon 160 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon 160 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the 160.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and 160 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and 160.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 160 to result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 310 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.