Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.