Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX10

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.