Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic G100
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic G100 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
- Announced August 2011
- Alternate Name is IXUS 230 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Released June 2020
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic G100 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic G100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and G100 (20MP) and the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe ELPH 310 HS was revealed 9 years before the G100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 310 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 310 HS grades versus the G100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Panasonic G100
ELPH 310 HS | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
G100 | ELPH 310 HS | |||
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Released | June 2020 | August 2011 | Newer by 107 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 461k | Crisper screen (+1379k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Panasonic G100
ELPH 310 HS | G100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS features exterior dimensions 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 Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic G100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the G100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and G100 is 95 and 81 respectively.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and G100.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 310 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G100 will offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 310 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon ELPH 310 HS | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 230 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-08-23 | 2020-06-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 270 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $400 | $698 |