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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 8 months after the TX9 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony TX9

 ELPH 100 HS TX9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2010Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 TX9 ELPH 100 HS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX9

 ELPH 100 HS TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the TX9.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 100 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography features
Sony TX9 Portrait photography features
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony TX9
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Also called as IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $194 $799