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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 230 HS
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was launched 3 years before the WX220 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 310 HS scores against the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Sony WX220

 ELPH 310 HS WX220 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 WX220 ELPH 310 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2011More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony WX220

 ELPH 310 HS WX220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 310 HS versus the WX220.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and WX220.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 310 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decent MP (18MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Sports photography with Sony WX220
31
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Travel photography details
Sony WX220 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography information
Sony WX220 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Vlogging with Sony WX220
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony WX220
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 310 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Otherwise known as IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-23 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 210 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $198