Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was unveiled 20 months after the EX-Z550 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 310 HS grades versus the EX-Z550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Casio EX-Z550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the EX-Z550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z550.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z550 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 310 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.