Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 22 months after the EX-G1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the EX-G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has sizing of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Casio EX-G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the EX-G1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-G1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-G1.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 310 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.