Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Sony TX9

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 310 HS and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was brought out 14 months after the TX9 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 310 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 310 HS enjoys 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) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 310 HS vs the TX9.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and TX9.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 310 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.