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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced 11 months prior to the TX200V which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony TX200V

 ELPH 100 HS TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 TX200V ELPH 100 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 11 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX200V

 ELPH 100 HS TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the TX200V.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and TX200V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
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comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size 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 TX200V
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography information
Sony TX200V Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography details
Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging information
Sony TX200V Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX200V
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Also called IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $194 $500