Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V
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![Canon ELPH 300 HS front Canon ELPH 300 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-300-HS/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX100V.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V 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
- Announced February 2011
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 2 months later than the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Sony TX100V
ELPH 300 HS | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
TX100V | ELPH 300 HS | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony TX100V
ELPH 300 HS | TX100V | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides external 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 TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the TX100V.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX100V-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX100V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and TX100V.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX100V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX100V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Alternate name | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface 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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 photos | - |
Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $380 |