Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20
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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-TX20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20/Sony-TX20-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(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
- Introduced February 2012
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 12 months prior to the TX20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS grades vs the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Sony TX20
ELPH 300 HS | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
TX20 | ELPH 300 HS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony TX20
ELPH 300 HS | TX20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sony TX20 in the new Camera with 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 that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the TX20.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and TX20.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX20 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Also Known as | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $330 |