Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX20

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

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.