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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 230 HS
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 21 months before the Efina which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Pentax Efina

 ELPH 310 HS Efina 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 Efina ELPH 310 HS 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2011Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Pentax Efina

 ELPH 310 HS Efina 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the Efina.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and Efina.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax Efina to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 310 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography features
Pentax Efina Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (91 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Pentax Efina
 Canon ELPH 310 HSPentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Pentax Efina
Other name IXUS 230 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-23 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
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) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 91 gr (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $10