Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S1100pj

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.