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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 230 HS
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 310 HS grades vs the EX-Z400 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-Z400

 ELPH 310 HS EX-Z400 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 EX-Z400 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-Z400

 ELPH 310 HS EX-Z400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the EX-Z400.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z400 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z400.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 310 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 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-Z400
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comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z400
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon ELPH 310 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Also Known as IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-23 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $0