Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX30

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was launched 23 months earlier than the TX30 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up versus the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS against the TX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 310 HS and TX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older ELPH 310 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.