Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Kodak M320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and M320 (9MP) and the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and M320 (1/2.5") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 2 years after the M320 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the M320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Kodak EasyShare M320. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Kodak M320 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers physical dimensions 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 Kodak M320 has proportions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Kodak M320 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the M320.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and M320 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and M320.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 310 HS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 310 HS will offer extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 310 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.