Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon D7000

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon D7000, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and D7000 (16MP) and the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and D7000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 310 HS was unveiled 9 months after the D7000 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 310 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D7000 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up vs the D7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Nikon D7000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Nikon D7000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has external 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 D7000 has specifications of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Nikon D7000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the D7000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and D7000 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and D7000.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 310 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon D7000 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.