Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon L32

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and L32 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was brought out 4 years before the L32 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up versus the L32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon Coolpix L32. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Nikon L32 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon L32 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the L32.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and L32.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L32 to give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 310 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.