Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Canon SX210 IS

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Canon SX210 IS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was brought out 15 months after the SX210 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 310 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up versus the SX210 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS features physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon SX210 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Canon SX210 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the SX210 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and SX210 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and SX210 IS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX210 IS to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.