Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is very comparable but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 2 years after the EX-Z29 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 310 HS scores vs the EX-Z29 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has proportions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the EX-Z29.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z29 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z29.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 310 HS due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 310 HS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.