Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX55
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 96 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Also referred to as IXUS 230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX55 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ELPH 310 HS was brought out around the same time to the TX55 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Sony TX55
ELPH 310 HS | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS
TX55 | ELPH 310 HS | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 461k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony TX55
ELPH 310 HS | TX55 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got physical 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 TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony TX55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the TX55.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 310 HS and TX55.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX55 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Canon ELPH 310 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon ELPH 310 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Also Known as | IXUS 230 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-08-23 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 109 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | 250 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | NP-BN |
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 | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $350 |