Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus 5010

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 20 months later than the 5010 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the 5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Olympus Stylus 5010. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Olympus 5010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the 5010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and 5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and 5010.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 5010 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 310 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.