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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 220 HS
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was released 3 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 300 HS scores vs the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Sony TX30

 ELPH 300 HS TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 TX30 ELPH 300 HS 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2011Newer by 30 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony TX30

 ELPH 300 HS TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the TX30.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and TX30.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX30 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography information
Sony TX30 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography information
Sony TX30 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
weather proofing
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony TX30 Landscape photography factors
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging factors
Sony TX30 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony TX30
 Canon ELPH 300 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Also called as IXUS 220 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $230