Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Nikon S2900
ELPH 310 HS | S2900 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
S2900 | ELPH 310 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 41 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S2900
ELPH 310 HS | S2900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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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 |