Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST90

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 8 months later than the ST90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the ST90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST90. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers exterior measurements 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 ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the ST90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and ST90 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and ST90.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST90 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.