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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 275 HS
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 350 HS was revealed 4 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 350 HS scores against the TX9 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 TX9

 ELPH 350 HS TX9 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2010More recent by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon ELPH 350 HS

 TX9 ELPH 350 HS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX9

 ELPH 350 HS TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 350 HS comes with external measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 350 HS versus the TX9.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 350 HS and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 350 HS and TX9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 350 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good MP (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Street photography info
Sony TX9 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (147g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery pack (250 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
60
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (149g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 350 HS
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
48
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 350 HS Vlogging info
Sony TX9 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (147g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Canon ELPH 350 HS vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 350 HS and Sony TX9
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Also called as IXUS 275 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
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 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 shots -
Type of battery 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 SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $219 $799