Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Casio EX-S200, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 13 months after the EX-S200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the EX-S200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Casio Exilim EX-S200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-S200 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the EX-S200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-S200 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-S200.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-S200 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 310 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.