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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 275 HS
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 350 HS was announced 5 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 350 HS matches up vs the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 350 HS over the Sony TX7

 ELPH 350 HS TX7 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 TX7 ELPH 350 HS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX7

 ELPH 350 HS TX7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 350 HS provides physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS compared to the TX7.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 350 HS and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 350 HS and TX7.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 350 HS having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon ELPH 350 HS will deliver greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 350 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
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decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX7
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
69
great battery life (250 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
59
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (149g)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
48
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging factors
Sony TX7 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX7
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also called as IXUS 275 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $219 $300