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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20 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
  • Announced January 2016
Sony TX20
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 360 HS was released 3 years after the TX20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 360 HS matches up vs the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Sony TX20

 ELPH 360 HS TX20 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2012More modern by 47 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 TX20 ELPH 360 HS 
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX20

 ELPH 360 HS TX20 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 360 HS versus the TX20.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 360 HS and TX20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 360 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Travel photography information
Sony TX20 Travel photography information
64
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
heavier than competition (147 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
72
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
weather proof
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery power (250 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging information
Sony TX20 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (147 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX20
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
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 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 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN
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 Single Single
Launch price $209 $330