Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX55
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX55 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ELPH 100 HS was unveiled 5 months prior to the TX55 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony TX55
ELPH 100 HS | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
TX55 | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX55
ELPH 100 HS | TX55 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features exterior 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 TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the TX55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and TX55.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX55 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2011-07-24 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 109 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery type | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $194 | $350 |