Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W310

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 20 months after the W310 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 310 HS grades against the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W310 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and W310.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 310 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.