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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 230 HS
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z16 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 12 months later than the EX-Z16 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up versus the EX-Z16 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Casio EX-Z16

 ELPH 310 HS EX-Z16 
ReleasedAugust 2011September 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 EX-Z16 ELPH 310 HS 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-Z16

 ELPH 310 HS EX-Z16 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z16 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-Z16 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the EX-Z16.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z16 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z16.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 310 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography details
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features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z16
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z16
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon ELPH 310 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Also Known as IXUS 230 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-23 2010-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" -
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) -
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
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