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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 230 HS
Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Kodak M320

 ELPH 310 HS M320 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 M320 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Kodak M320

 ELPH 310 HS M320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak M320 Portrait photography highlights
27
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography advice
Kodak M320 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography highlights
Kodak M320 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography factors
Kodak M320 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (155g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography factors
Kodak M320 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging advice
Kodak M320 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak M320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Kodak M320
 Canon ELPH 310 HSKodak EasyShare M320
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Kodak EasyShare M320
Also called IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-23 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3472 x 2604
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 34-102mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.31 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $39