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| Predecessor: |
Canon ELPH 300 HS
ELPH 300 HS vs 310 HS |
Canon 1Ds Mark III
1Ds Mark III vs 1DX |
| Successor: |
Canon 320 HS
310 HS vs 320 HS |
Canon 1DX Mark II
1DX vs 1DX Mark II |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 310 HS | 1DX |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | IXUS 230 HS | |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $259.99 | $6800.00 |
| Street Price: | $249.99 | $5,299.00 |
| Date Available: | 2011-10-01 | 2012-06-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.0 oz
(141 g)
includes batteries |
54.7 oz
(1,551 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.8 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (96 x 57 x 22 mm) |
6.2 x
6.4 x
3.3 in. (158 x 164 x 83 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 18.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 6.94 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 82 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.8 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.8 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 2,786 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG, RAW, M-RAW (10.1MP), S-RAW (4.5MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.5 | 12.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (240p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)) | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra/Inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Canon EF |
| Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 224mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 40mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 8.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.0 - f/9.0 (W) / f/5.9 - f/18 (T) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection | Phase Detect : 61-point / 41 F4 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at F2.8; Spot, Single, Single + Adj 4 pts, Single + Adj 8 pts, Zone, Auto |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.76x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.76x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 461,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto (100-51200), 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Color Temperature (Kelvin) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 15 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center) | 100K-pixel RGB sensor: 252-zone Evaluative (35 zones in low light), Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (Center, AF Point-linked, Multi (max 8 spots)) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst, Best Image Selection, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie | Multiple Exposure. |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, Custom seconds | 10, 2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 1.6-13 ft. (W), 1.6-6.6 ft. (T) (50 cm-4.0 m (W), 50 cm-2.0 m (T)) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | PC Sync, Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | CF1 / CF2 |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | UDMA7 compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, M-RAW (10.1MP), S-RAW (4.5MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (stereo)) | MOV (Video: H.264 Intra/Inter frame, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (N3 contact), wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HDMI | System extension terminal, RJ-45 LAN (1000BASE-T), mini HDMI, stereo mic mini jack, PC-sync terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.06 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.5 | 12.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 56 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 12.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 31 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 12.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.38 seconds | 0.13 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.46 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.75 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.064 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.095 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.119 seconds | 0.056 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.221s Prefocused lag, Shortened enabled = 0.038s Live View AF lag, phase-detect = 0.897s Live View AF lag, contrast-detect = 0.746s Live View prefocused lag = 0.064s | |
| Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.7 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 210 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1120 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NB-4L | Proprietary LP-E4N |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NB-4L Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4N Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Canon Software Suite CD-ROM | Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Photostitch, Picture Style Editor |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition); OS X v10.4-10.6 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 3-inch 461K-dot LCD screen, Canon's HS SYSTEM, 1080p Full HD videos, High-Speed Burst mode, Intelligent IS, and Smart AUTO. Available in purple, blue, pink, green and silver. | 18MP Full-frame CMOS sensor with 16-channel readout, dual DIGIC 5+ processors, advanced dust reduction, new 100K-pixel RGB metering system, new 61-point AF system, 12 fps burst (up to 14 fps in JPEG only, mirror locked-up), dual CF card slots, GbE port. |
