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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 230 HS
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was announced 8 months later than the ST6500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 310 HS grades against the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Samsung ST6500

 ELPH 310 HS ST6500 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 ST6500 ELPH 310 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST6500

 ELPH 310 HS ST6500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS features external 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) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the ST6500.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and ST6500.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 310 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
26
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography features
Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography features
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging info
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST6500
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSamsung ST6500
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Samsung ST6500
Also Known as IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-23 2011-01-19
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch 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
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)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) -
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 -