The 310 HS' 24mm setting is perfect for capturing wide scenes

The 310 HS' 24mm setting is perfect for capturing wide scenes

The AF system is quick to respond, while the ability to select your desired AF point on-screen is a useful feature

The ability to focus down to 3cm in the camera's Macro AF mode allows you to get reasonably close to small subjects

Dynamic range is generally good, resulting in high-contrast scenes being accurately reproduced

Colours and detail are both pleasing in shots from the 310 HS, however you are likely to need to apply some post-shoot sharpening to reveal their true potential

An example of the results you can generate using the 310 HS' creative filters - in this image we used the Toy Camera effect to add an atmospheric vignette