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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TX20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 100 HS scores versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony TX20

 ELPH 100 HS TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 TX20 ELPH 100 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX20

 ELPH 100 HS TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers external 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) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the TX20.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and TX20.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX20 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography details
Sony TX20 Portrait photography details
27
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Street photography with Sony TX20
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX20
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography details
Sony TX20 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (250 shots)
weather proof
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony TX20 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX20
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also called as IXUS 115 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 One One
Cost at launch $194 $330