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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 350 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 275 HS
Sony TX30
(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
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was brought out 19 months after the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up versus the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Sony TX30

 ELPH 350 HS TX30 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2013More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 TX30 ELPH 350 HS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k461kSharper screen (+768k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX30

 ELPH 350 HS TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS offers external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS and the TX30.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 350 HS and TX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 350 HS to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 350 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography information
Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Street photography with Sony TX30
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (147g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX30
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 shots)
max fps very slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography details
Sony TX30 Travel photography details
69
good battery pack (250 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
weather proofing
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
48
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (147g)
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Also Known as IXUS 275 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-06 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 250 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $219 $230