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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX55 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX55 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was launched 3 years after the TX55 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 350 HS grades versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Sony TX55

 ELPH 350 HS TX55 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2011More modern by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 TX55 ELPH 350 HS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX55

 ELPH 350 HS TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 350 HS provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 350 HS versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the TX55.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 350 HS and TX55.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 350 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 350 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (147g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX55
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
max fps very slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
69
great battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
69
good battery life (250 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography features
Sony TX55 Landscape photography features
48
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Vlogging with Sony TX55
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (147g)
34
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX55
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Otherwise known as IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $219 $350