Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S1100pj
95 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
- Other Name is IXUS 230 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Revealed August 2010
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ELPH 310 HS was released 13 months later than the S1100pj which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up vs the S1100pj in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Nikon S1100pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Nikon S1100pj
ELPH 310 HS | S1100pj | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | August 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
S1100pj | ELPH 310 HS | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S1100pj
ELPH 310 HS | S1100pj | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has exterior 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 Nikon S1100pj has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S1100pj in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS versus the S1100pj.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and S1100pj is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and S1100pj.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S1100pj to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 310 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon ELPH 310 HS | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj |
Alternate name | IXUS 230 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-08-23 | 2010-08-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 140g (0.31 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $400 | $399 |