Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T90

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 24 months after the T90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the T90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and T90.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 300 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.