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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 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 January 2016
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was introduced 4 years after the TX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 360 HS scores versus the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Sony TX10

 ELPH 360 HS TX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2011More modern by 54 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 TX10 ELPH 360 HS 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX10

 ELPH 360 HS TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys physical dimensions 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 TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the TX10.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and TX10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography info
Sony TX10 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography details
Sony TX10 Sports photography details
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Travel photography with Sony TX10
64
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
weather proof
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2011-08-16
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 180 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $209 $309