Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX100V

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was revealed 8 months later than the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 310 HS grades vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers 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) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the TX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and TX100V.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 310 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.