Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST600

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 20 months after the ST600 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got exterior measurements 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 ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS versus the ST600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and ST600 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and ST600.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 310 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.