Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony RX10 IV
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched February 2011
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
- Released September 2017
- Superseded the Sony RX10 III
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony RX10 IV Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have totally different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe ELPH 300 HS was brought out 7 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the RX10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony RX10 IV Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Sony RX10 IV
ELPH 300 HS | RX10 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
RX10 IV | ELPH 300 HS | |||
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Released | September 2017 | February 2011 | Newer by 80 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony RX10 IV
ELPH 300 HS | RX10 IV | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the RX10 IV.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and RX10 IV is 96 and 52 respectively.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and RX10 IV.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 300 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will provide greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV |
Also called as | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2017-09-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | 1095 gr (2.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") |
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 | 220 photos | 400 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $250 | $1,698 |