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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 220 HS
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was brought out 12 months prior to the TX66 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 300 HS scores against the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Sony TX66

 ELPH 300 HS TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 TX66 ELPH 300 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony TX66

 ELPH 300 HS TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the TX66.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and TX66.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
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includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
72
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography details
Sony TX66 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony TX66
 Canon ELPH 300 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also Known as IXUS 220 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-07 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
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 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 shots 250 shots
Battery format 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $350