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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 230 HS
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 2 years after the FE-25 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 310 HS grades vs the FE-25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Olympus FE-25

 ELPH 310 HS FE-25 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kCrisper display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 FE-25 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Olympus FE-25

 ELPH 310 HS FE-25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has specifications of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the FE-25.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and FE-25 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and FE-25.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 310 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 310 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography advice
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features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-25
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography details
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
9
no video
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Olympus FE-25
 Canon ELPH 310 HSOlympus FE-25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Olympus FE-25
Also called IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-23 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2768
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) -
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $15