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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 230 HS
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S220 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the S220 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 2 years later than the S220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 310 HS grades versus the S220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Nikon S220

 ELPH 310 HS S220 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 S220 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S220

 ELPH 310 HS S220 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS features physical 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 S220 has measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS versus the S220.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and S220 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and S220.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 310 HS to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 310 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon S220 Portrait photography features
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography details
Nikon S220 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S220
31
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S220
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon S220 Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S220 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S220
 Canon ELPH 310 HSNikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Nikon Coolpix S220
Alternate name IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-23 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 2000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 100g (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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