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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100 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 referred to as IXUS 230 HS
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and A100 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 5 years prior to the A100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Nikon A100

 ELPH 310 HS A100 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 A100 ELPH 310 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2011Fresher by 53 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon A100

 ELPH 310 HS A100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon A100 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the A100.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and A100.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A100 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 310 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon A100 Portrait photography info
27
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography factors
Nikon A100 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography information
Nikon A100 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (250 per charge)
slow fps (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
great battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon A100 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging info
Nikon A100 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon A100
 Canon ELPH 310 HSNikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Nikon Coolpix A100
Also referred to as IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-23 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $162