Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W380

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was brought out 20 months after the W380 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 310 HS grades against the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the W380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and W380.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W380 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 310 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.