Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX30
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Launched July 2013
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX30 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ELPH 360 HS was manufactured 2 years after the TX30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 360 HS grades vs the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Sony TX30
ELPH 360 HS | TX30 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | July 2013 | More modern by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS
TX30 | ELPH 360 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Sharper display (+768k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX30
ELPH 360 HS | TX30 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 360 HS enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 360 HS vs the TX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 360 HS and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 360 HS and TX30.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 360 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-7.0 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.5fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 147g (0.32 lb) | 141g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $209 | $230 |