Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Samsung ST6500
ELPH 310 HS | ST6500 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 8 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
ST6500 | ELPH 310 HS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST6500
ELPH 310 HS | ST6500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Samsung ST6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Samsung ST6500 | |
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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 | - |