Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX1

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 310 HS was brought out 2 years after the TX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 310 HS compared to the TX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 310 HS and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and TX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 310 HS featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 310 HS will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.