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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 360 HS was launched 6 years after the TX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 360 HS grades vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Sony TX1

 ELPH 360 HS TX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009More modern by 79 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 TX1 ELPH 360 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX1

 ELPH 360 HS TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS has exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the TX1.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 360 HS and TX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 360 HS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 360 HS will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 360 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (147g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography factors
Sony TX1 Sports photography factors
37
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
64
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (147g)
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $209 $350