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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 275 HS
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was announced 3 years after the TX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 350 HS grades versus the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Sony TX10

 ELPH 350 HS TX10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015August 2011More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 TX10 ELPH 350 HS 
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX10

 ELPH 350 HS TX10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS vs the TX10.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and TX10.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 350 HS to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 350 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
38
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (147g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography features
Sony TX10 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography factors
Sony TX10 Travel photography factors
69
great battery life (250 CIPA)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
weather proofing
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
great battery life (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Also called as IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $219 $309