Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony T99

Here is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 8 months later than the T99 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 300 HS grades vs the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the T99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and T99.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony T99 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer ELPH 300 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.