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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 230 HS
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST95 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 8 months after the ST95 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 310 HS grades versus the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Samsung ST95

 ELPH 310 HS ST95 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 ST95 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST95

 ELPH 310 HS ST95 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the ST95.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and ST95.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST95 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 310 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
27
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Street photography with Samsung ST95
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography details
Samsung ST95 Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Travel photography with Samsung ST95
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
37
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging info
Samsung ST95 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Samsung ST95
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSamsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Samsung ST95
Alternate name IXUS 230 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-23 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) -
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 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
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