Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST700
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST700 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
- Revealed August 2011
- Also Known as IXUS 230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 310 HS was unveiled 8 months after the ST700 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the ST700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Samsung ST700
ELPH 310 HS | ST700 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
ST700 | ELPH 310 HS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST700
ELPH 310 HS | ST700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers physical 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 ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Samsung ST700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the ST700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and ST700 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and ST700.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon ELPH 310 HS | Samsung ST700 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 230 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-08-23 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $400 | $280 |