Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus FE-3010

Here is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Olympus FE-3010, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the FE-3010 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was revealed 2 years later than the FE-3010 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 310 HS scores vs the FE-3010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Olympus FE-3010. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-3010 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus FE-3010 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Olympus FE-3010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the FE-3010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and FE-3010 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and FE-3010.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 310 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.