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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 230 HS
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and S7000 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 4 years before the S7000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up versus the S7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Nikon S7000

 ELPH 310 HS S7000 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 S7000 ELPH 310 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2011Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S7000

 ELPH 310 HS S7000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S7000 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Nikon S7000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the S7000.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and S7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and S7000.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S7000 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 310 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography info
26
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography features
Nikon S7000 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (165 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography details
Nikon S7000 Sports photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S7000 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
low battery life (180 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (165 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S7000
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging features
Nikon S7000 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (165g)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S7000
 Canon ELPH 310 HSNikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Nikon Coolpix S7000
Also called as IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-23 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 9.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 180 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $280