Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX5

Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very similar but the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 12 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up versus the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys exterior 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the TX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and TX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 300 HS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 300 HS will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 300 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.