Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony WX9

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was announced 8 months after the WX9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 310 HS grades against the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides external measurements 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 WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the WX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX9 to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.