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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 230 HS
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was introduced 8 months later than the W560 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Sony W560

 ELPH 310 HS W560 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 W560 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W560

 ELPH 310 HS W560 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the W560.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and W560.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W560 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 310 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
27
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography factors
Sony W560 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony W560 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W560
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pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging information
Sony W560 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W560
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also referred to as IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $400 $139