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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 310 HS
(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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 230 HS
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was manufactured 6 months prior to the TX66 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 310 HS scores versus the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Sony TX66

		

		

			
 ELPH 310 HS TX66 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

		

		

			
 TX66 ELPH 310 HS 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k461kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony TX66

		

		

			
 ELPH 310 HS TX66 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the TX66.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and TX66.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX66 to offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
26
 has face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
42
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 310 HS Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography advice
Sony TX66 Sports photography advice
31
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery (250 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Travel photography with Sony TX66
58
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
 good battery (250 CIPA)
 has focus by touch
 good  resolution (18MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
37
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
51
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3.3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 good battery (250 per charge)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Vlogging with Sony TX66
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
36
 fairly wide (26mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony TX66
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also called IXUS 230 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-23 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
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 All around 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 210 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $350