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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
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
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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).

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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
27
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
32
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
34
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