Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SD940 IS

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon SD940 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the SD940 IS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 2 years after the SD940 IS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the SD940 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon PowerShot SD940 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Canon SD940 IS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got 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) while the Canon SD940 IS has specifications of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon SD940 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the SD940 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and SD940 IS is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and SD940 IS.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 310 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.