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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 220 HS
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T900 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 24 months later than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up versus the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Sony T900

 ELPH 300 HS T900 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 T900 ELPH 300 HS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony T900

 ELPH 300 HS T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the T900.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and T900.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 300 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography factors
Sony T900 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography details
Sony T900 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Sony T900
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony T900
 Canon ELPH 300 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also called as IXUS 220 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $300