Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S01

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the S01 (10MP) is very comparable but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 22 months before the S01 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 310 HS grades vs the S01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon Coolpix S01. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Nikon S01 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S01 has specifications of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S01 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the S01.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and S01 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and S01.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 310 HS due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon ELPH 310 HS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 310 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.