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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 230 HS
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-S7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 19 months after the EX-S7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the EX-S7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Casio EX-S7

 ELPH 310 HS EX-S7 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 EX-S7 ELPH 310 HS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-S7

 ELPH 310 HS EX-S7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-S7 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-S7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the EX-S7.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-S7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-S7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 310 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
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provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
28
manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon ELPH 310 HSCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Also called IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-23 2010-02-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $140