Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

63

vs
Canon ELPH 300 HS

55

Canon ELPH 300 HS
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.6
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Canon ELPH 300 HS

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.7
Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Canon 300 HS
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
Help
 Almost the same
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
Help
 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Longest exposure Longer exposures 15s vs 4s
Help
 Around 4x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1600s
Help
 20% faster max shutter speed
Canon ELPH 300 HS Learn more about
the Canon 300 HS

Advantages of the Sony WX50
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The WX50's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
Help
 2x higher resolution screen
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 3.4 fps
Help
 Around 3x faster continuous shooting
Aperture Slightly wider aperture f/2.6 vs f/2.7
Help
 At its widest zoom, the WX50's lens captures marginally more light (0.1 f-stops)
Size Slightly smaller 92x52x19 mm vs 92x55x19 mm
Help
 Around 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 117 g vs 141 g
Help
 Around 20% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $99.00 vs $147.95
Help
 The best price we've seen is $49 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Learn more about
the Sony WX50
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Canon ELPH 300 HS Canon ELPH 300 HS
55 vs 63
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot WX50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a compact with a ultra compact.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
300 HS:f/2.7
WX50:f/2.6
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
300 HS:1080p @ 24fps
WX50:1080p @ 60fps
Size Fairly small Help
300 HS:92x55x19 mm
WX50:92x52x19 mm
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
300 HS:24 mm
WX50:25 mm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Thickness Thin Help
300 HS:0.8"
WX50:0.7"
Weight Light weight Help
300 HS:141 g
WX50:117 g
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Zoom Poor zoom Help
5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$196 - $199
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the ELPH 300 HS
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150

Travel zoom

$350
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the ELPH 300 HS
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS

Canon ELPH 320 HS

Compact

$119 - $134
Screen size Has a much larger screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the ELPH 300 HS
Compare the ELPH 320 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$299
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the ELPH 300 HS
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon ELPH 520 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS

Ultra compact

$129 - $139
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 520 HS vs the ELPH 300 HS
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 520 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$228 - $249
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the ELPH 300 HS
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Travel zoom

$105 - $109
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the ELPH 300 HS
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Cyber-shot WX50

Canon ELPH 300 HS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$100
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Lowest price Cheaper
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the ELPH 300 HS
Canon ELPH 330 HS

Canon ELPH 330 HS

Travel zoom

$199 - $219
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Larger
Compare the ELPH 330 HS vs the ELPH 300 HS
Canon ELPH 310 HS

Canon ELPH 310 HS

Travel zoom
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the ELPH 310 HS vs the ELPH 300 HS

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80

Travel zoom

$148 - $178
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Ultra compact

$170
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony Cybershot WX60

Sony Cybershot WX60

Travel zoom

$198 - $226
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot WX60 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

Sony CyberShot DSC-W730

Travel zoom

$108
Zoom Slightly more zoom
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the CyberShot DSC-W730 vs the Cyber-shot WX50
Sony DSC WX100

Sony DSC WX100

Travel zoom

$204 - $259
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the DSC WX100 vs the Cyber-shot WX50

appearance

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Canon ELPH 300 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Canon ELPH 300 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

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