Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z29
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
- Also referred to as IXUS 230 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 2009
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Casio EX-Z29
ELPH 310 HS | EX-Z29 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | March 2009 | Newer by 31 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 115k | Clearer display (+346k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
EX-Z29 | ELPH 310 HS | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-Z29
ELPH 310 HS | EX-Z29 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon ELPH 310 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 |
Also called as | IXUS 230 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-08-23 | 2009-03-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 38-113mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen 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 | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SDHC / SD Memory Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $400 | $79 |