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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony T99

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony T99 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 230 HS
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 14 months after the T99 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 310 HS grades vs the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Sony T99

 ELPH 310 HS T99 
RevealedAugust 2011July 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 T99 ELPH 310 HS 
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony T99

 ELPH 310 HS T99 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS comes with 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 Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the T99.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony T99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and T99.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony T99 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with Sony T99
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography info
Sony T99 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Sports photography with Sony T99
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging factors
Sony T99 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony T99
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Otherwise known as IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-23 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $179