Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX1

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 19 months after the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the TX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and TX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 100 HS due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 100 HS will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 100 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.