Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S5

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 2 years after the EX-S5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up vs the EX-S5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS comes with 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) and the Casio EX-S5 has measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-S5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the EX-S5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-S5 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-S5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 310 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 310 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.