Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-Z800, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 13 months after the EX-Z800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 310 HS grades vs the EX-Z800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z800 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-Z800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the EX-Z800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-Z800.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z800 to produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 310 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.