Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus VG-110
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus VG-110 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
- Released August 2011
- Additionally Known as IXUS 230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched February 2011

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 310 HS was brought out 7 months later than the VG-110 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up versus the VG-110 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Olympus VG-110. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Olympus VG-110
ELPH 310 HS | VG-110 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
VG-110 | ELPH 310 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Olympus VG-110
ELPH 310 HS | VG-110 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Olympus VG-110 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS versus the VG-110.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and VG-110 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and VG-110.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 310 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Olympus VG-110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon ELPH 310 HS | Olympus VG-110 |
Also Known as | IXUS 230 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-08-23 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 105g (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 170 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $400 | $150 |