Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S1200pj

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was unveiled about the same time to the S1200pj so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up vs the S1200pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Nikon S1200pj Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Nikon S1200pj in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the S1200pj.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and S1200pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and S1200pj.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S1200pj to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.