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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W570 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 230 HS
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was revealed 8 months later than the W570 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Sony W570

 ELPH 310 HS W570 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 W570 ELPH 310 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W570

 ELPH 310 HS W570 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Sony W570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the W570.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and W570.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W570 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 310 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with Sony W570
27
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
32
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
37
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
34
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony W570
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called as IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-23 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Form of battery 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $159