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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 230 HS
FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S3250
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus FujiFilm S3200, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was brought out 8 months after the S3200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 310 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 310 HS scores against the S3200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the FujiFilm S3200

 ELPH 310 HS S3200 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 S3200 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and FujiFilm S3200

 ELPH 310 HS S3200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the FujiFilm S3200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus FujiFilm S3200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the S3200.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and S3200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and S3200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S3200 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 310 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
27
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (540g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (540g)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and FujiFilm S3200
 Canon ELPH 310 HSFujiFilm FinePix S3200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS FujiFilm FinePix S3200
Other name IXUS 230 HS FinePix S3250
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-23 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-4L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $400 $190