Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced August 2011
- Alternative Name is IXUS 230 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 8 months after the W510 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Sony W510
ELPH 310 HS | W510 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 8 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
W510 | ELPH 310 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W510
ELPH 310 HS | W510 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides outside 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) and the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the W510.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and W510.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 310 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon ELPH 310 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Also Known as | IXUS 230 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-08-23 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 119 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $99 |