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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Also referred to as IXUS 230 HS
Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-ZS10, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was brought out 8 months after the EX-ZS10 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the EX-ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Casio EX-ZS10

 ELPH 310 HS EX-ZS10 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution461k0kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 EX-ZS10 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-ZS10

 ELPH 310 HS EX-ZS10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS10 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the EX-ZS10.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-ZS10 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-ZS10.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS10 to show greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 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-ZS10
27
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography info
32
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
33
good max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-ZS10
 Canon ELPH 310 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS10
Also Known as IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-23 2011-01-05
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $120