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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak Mini

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 230 HS
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak Mini Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the Mini (10MP) is very similar but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 8 months after the Mini so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up vs the Mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Kodak Mini

 ELPH 310 HS Mini 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 Mini ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Kodak Mini

 ELPH 310 HS Mini 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak Mini has sizing of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the Mini.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and Mini is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and Mini.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 310 HS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 310 HS will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
27
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
24
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography advice
Kodak Mini Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Sports photography with Kodak Mini
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Travel photography with Kodak Mini
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging info
Kodak Mini Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Kodak Mini
 Canon ELPH 310 HSKodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Kodak EasyShare Mini
Otherwise known as IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-23 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3640 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 99 grams (0.22 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $400 $100