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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 230 HS
Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Casio EX-Z2000, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 20 months after the EX-Z2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the EX-Z2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 ELPH 310 HS EX-Z2000 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 EX-Z2000 ELPH 310 HS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-Z2000

 ELPH 310 HS EX-Z2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z2000 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the EX-Z2000.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z2000 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z2000.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-Z2000 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 310 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z2000 Portrait photography details
26
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z2000
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
31
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z2000
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (152 grams)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon ELPH 310 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z2000
Alternate name IXUS 230 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-23 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $400 $0