Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX100V
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched February 2011
- Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX100V Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 2 months later than the TX100V and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony TX100V
ELPH 100 HS | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
TX100V | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX100V
ELPH 100 HS | TX100V | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and TX100V.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX100V to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Also called | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $194 | $380 |