Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20
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![Canon ELPH 100 HS front Canon ELPH 100 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-100-HS/Canon-ELPH-100-HS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20/Sony-TX20-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
(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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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony TX20
ELPH 100 HS | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
TX20 | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX20
ELPH 100 HS | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-100-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-100-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-100-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-100-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |