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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 230 HS
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 20 months after the W320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 310 HS scores vs the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Sony W320

 ELPH 310 HS W320 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 W320 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W320

 ELPH 310 HS W320 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the W320.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and W320.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W320 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 310 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
26
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Street photography with Sony W320
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W320
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also Known as IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-23 2010-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $269