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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 230 HS
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 8 months after the EX-ZS5 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the EX-ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 ELPH 310 HS EX-ZS5 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 EX-ZS5 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-ZS5

 ELPH 310 HS EX-ZS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution461k461kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Casio EX-ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the EX-ZS5.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and EX-ZS5 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and EX-ZS5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZS5 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 310 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
27
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS5
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
37
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon ELPH 310 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Otherwise known as IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-23 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) -
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 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 $100