Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W560
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2011
- Alternative Name is IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W560 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ELPH 300 HS was announced 2 months after the W560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 300 HS scores versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W560 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Sony W560
ELPH 300 HS | W560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
W560 | ELPH 300 HS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony W560
ELPH 300 HS | W560 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the W560.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and W560.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W560 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W560 Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Also called | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $250 | $139 |