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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(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
Sony W510
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Sony W510

 ELPH 310 HS W510 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 W510 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W510

 ELPH 310 HS W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with Sony W510
27
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Travel photography with Sony W510
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W510
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W510
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
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