Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST93
95 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced April 2011

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 310 HS was launched 5 months after the ST93 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 310 HS scores vs the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Samsung ST93
ELPH 310 HS | ST93 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
ST93 | ELPH 310 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST93
ELPH 310 HS | ST93 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | April 2011 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS comes with outside 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) while the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST93 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the ST93.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and ST93 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and ST93.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST93 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon ELPH 310 HS | Samsung ST93 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 230 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-08-23 | 2011-04-20 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $400 | - |