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    Specifications (PowerShot ELPH 310 HS / IXUS 230 HS)

    22-Sep-2011
    6200113900


    Image SensorCamera Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 million pixels
    LensFocal Length5.0 (W) – 40.0 (T) mm
    (35mm film equivalent : 28 (W) – 224 (T) mm)
    Zoom Magnification8x
    Focusing Range 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W), 1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity (T)
    - Macro: 1 – 50 cm (W) (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft. (W))
    Image Stabilizer SystemLens-shift type
    Imaging ProcessorDIGIC 4
    LCD MonitorTypeTFT color (wide viewing angle type)
    Size3.0 type
    Effective PixelsApprox. 461,000 dots
    Aspect Ratio4 : 3
    FeaturesBrightness adjustment (5 levels), Quick-bright LCD
    FocusControl SystemAutofocus : Single (Continuous in Auto mode), Servo AF (Servo AE)
    AF FrameFace AiAF / Tracking AF / Center
    Metering SystemEvaluative / Center-weighted average / Spot
    Exposure Compensation
    (Still Images)/
    Exposure Shift (Movies)
    +/- 2stops in 1/3-stop increments
    ISO Speed
    (Standard Output Sensitivity,
    Recommended Exposure Index)
    Auto, ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 (in P mode)
    White BalanceAuto / Day Light / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Fluorescent H / Custom
    Shutter Speed1 - 1/2000 sec.
    15 - 1/2000 sec. (Total Shutter speed range)
    ApertureTypeCircular
    f/numberf/3.0 – f/9.0 (W), f/5.9 – f/18 (T)
    FlashModesAuto / On / Slow Synchro / Off
    Range50 cm – 4.0 m (W), 50 cm – 2.0 m (T)
    (1.6 – 13 ft. (W), 1.6 – 6.6 ft. (T))
    Shooting ModesAuto*1, P, Movie Digest, Portrait, Kids&Pets, Smart Shutter*2, 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
    - Shooting movies is possible with the movie button.
    *1 Smart Auto also available for movies
    *2 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer
    Digital ZoomStill images / Movies : Approx. 4.0x
    (up to approx. 32x in combination with the optical zoom)
    Safety Zoom, Digital tele-converter
    Continuous ShootingSpeed (Normal)Approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (In P mode)
    Approx. 8.7 shots/sec. (In High-speed Burst mode)
    Number of Shots
    (CIPA compliant)
    Approx. 210
    Recording MediaSD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card
    File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version1.1) compliant
    Data TypeStill ImagesExif 2.3 (JPEG)
    MoviesMOV (Image data : H.264 ; Audio data ; Linear PCM (stereo))
    Number of Recording PixelsStill Images 16:9
    Large : 4000 x 2248, Medium 1 : 2816 x 1584, Medium 2 : 1920 x 1080, Small : 640 x 360
    3:2
    Large : 4000 x 2664, Medium 1 : 2816 x 1880, Medium 2 : 1600 x 1064, Small : 640 x 424
    4:3
    Large : 4000 x 3000, Medium 1 : 2816 x 2112, Medium 2 : 1600 x 1200, Small : 640 x 480
    1:1
    Large : 2992 x 2992, Medium 1 : 2112 x 2112, Medium 2 : 1200 x 1200, Small : 480 x 480
    Movies iFrame Movie :
    1280 x 720 (30 fps*1)
    Super Slow Motion Movie :
    640 x 480 (120 fps*2 when shooting, 30 fps*1 during playback), 320 x 240 (240 fps*3 when shooting, 30 fps*1 during playback)
    Miniature Effect :
    1280 x 720*4, 640 x 480*4
    Other than the above :
    1920 x 1080 (24 fps*5), 1280 x 720 (30 fps*1), 640 x 480 (30 fps*1)
    *1 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps.
    *2 Actual frame rate is 119.88 fps.
    *3 Actual frame rate is 239.76 fps.
    *4 Shooting: 6 fps/3 fps/1.5 fps, Playback: 30 fps*1
    *5 Actual frame rate is 23.976 fps.
    interfaceHi-Speed USB
    HDMI output
    Analog audio output (stereo)
    Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)
    Direct Print StandardPictBridge
    Power SourceBattery Pack NB-4L
    Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (included with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC60)
    Dimensions (CIPA compliant)95.8 x 56.8 x 22.1 mm (3.77 x 2.24 x 0.87 in.)
    Weight (CIPA compliant) Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card)
    Approx. 121 g (4.27 oz.) (camera body only)
    See
    (W) : Max. wide angle (T) : Max. telephoto
    All data is based on tests by Canon.
    Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.