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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX66 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 275 HS
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was released 2 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up against the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Sony TX66

 ELPH 350 HS TX66 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 TX66 ELPH 350 HS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX66

 ELPH 350 HS TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 350 HS offers physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 350 HS and the TX66.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 350 HS and TX66.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 350 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 350 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Street photography with Sony TX66
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (147g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX66
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
69
great battery pack (250 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (147g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
72
great battery (250 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX66 Landscape photography highlights
48
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (147g)
36
really wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also referred to as IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-02-28
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
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 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $219 $350