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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S6400

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 230 HS
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and S6400 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was revealed 12 months earlier than the S6400 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 310 HS scores vs the S6400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Nikon S6400

 ELPH 310 HS S6400 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 S6400 ELPH 310 HS 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2011More recent by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S6400

 ELPH 310 HS S6400 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS enjoys exterior measurements 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 S6400 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Nikon S6400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the S6400.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and S6400.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6400 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 310 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography features
27
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S6400 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6400 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography info
Nikon S6400 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S6400
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S6400
 Canon ELPH 310 HSNikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Nikon Coolpix S6400
Also referred to as IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-23 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 160 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $500