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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 220 HS
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX55 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 5 months before the TX55 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Sony TX55

 ELPH 300 HS TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 TX55 ELPH 300 HS 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony TX55

 ELPH 300 HS TX55 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the TX55.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and TX55.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
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supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography factors
Sony TX55 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
great battery power (250 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony TX55 Landscape photography factors
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Sony TX55
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony TX55
 Canon ELPH 300 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Other name IXUS 220 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $250 $350