Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony WX1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 19 months later than the WX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS grades vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got outer 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) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and WX1.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 300 HS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon ELPH 300 HS will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 300 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.