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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 310 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 230 HS
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty close but the ELPH 310 HS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 310 HS was released 20 months after the TX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up vs the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 310 HS over the Sony TX7

 ELPH 310 HS TX7 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Canon ELPH 310 HS

 TX7 ELPH 310 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony TX7

 ELPH 310 HS TX7 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 310 HS has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the TX7.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 310 HS and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 310 HS and TX7.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 310 HS featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon ELPH 310 HS will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 310 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
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supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Sports photography info
Sony TX7 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 310 HS
Travel photography with Sony TX7
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
has focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Landscape photography information
Sony TX7 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 310 HS Vlogging features
Sony TX7 Vlogging features
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony TX7
 Canon ELPH 310 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 310 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Alternative name IXUS 230 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-23 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $300