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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD780 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD780 IS 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 230 HS
Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the SD780 IS (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was revealed 2 years later than the SD780 IS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 310 HS scores vs the SD780 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Canon SD780 IS

 ELPH 310 HS SD780 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 SD780 IS ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon SD780 IS

 ELPH 310 HS SD780 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SD780 IS has sizing of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS versus the SD780 IS.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD780 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and SD780 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD780 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and SD780 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 310 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD780 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography features
Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography features
27
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography advice
Canon SD780 IS Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging advice
Canon SD780 IS Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
27
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon SD780 IS
 Canon ELPH 310 HSCanon PowerShot SD780 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
Also called IXUS 230 HS Digital IXUS 100 IS
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-23 2009-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-100mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $0