Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W320

Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 14 months later than the W320 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the W320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and W320.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 300 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.