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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Also referred to as IXUS 230 HS
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was announced 4 years earlier than the S2900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 310 HS grades versus the S2900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Nikon S2900

 ELPH 310 HS S2900 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 S2900 ELPH 310 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2011Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S2900

 ELPH 310 HS S2900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got 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 S2900 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S2900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the S2900.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and S2900.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S2900 to show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 310 HS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography info
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has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography info
Nikon S2900 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S2900
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging features
Nikon S2900 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S2900
 Canon ELPH 310 HSNikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Nikon Coolpix S2900
Also called as IXUS 230 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-23 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 $117