Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX10
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
- Alternative Name is IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2011

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX10 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 300 HS was revealed 6 months prior to the TX10 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS grades vs the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Sony TX10
ELPH 300 HS | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
TX10 | ELPH 300 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony TX10
ELPH 300 HS | TX10 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and TX10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX10 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Also called as | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $250 | $309 |