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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 230 HS
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was announced 20 months after the ST100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 310 HS scores against the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Samsung ST100

 ELPH 310 HS ST100 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 ST100 ELPH 310 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k461kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST100

 ELPH 310 HS ST100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the ST100.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and ST100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 310 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Street photography with Samsung ST100
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging info
Samsung ST100 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
29
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST100
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSamsung ST100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Samsung ST100
Also called as IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-23 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $250