Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX30

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was announced 3 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has 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) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the TX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and TX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.