Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX30

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.