Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 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
- Additionally Known as IXUS 230 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Nikon Coolpix S7000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Nikon S7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Nikon S7000
ELPH 310 HS | S7000 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
S7000 | ELPH 310 HS | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 42 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Nikon S7000
ELPH 310 HS | S7000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon S7000 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Nikon Coolpix S7000 | |
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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 |