Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-S200

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-S200, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and EX-S200 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was unveiled 5 years after the EX-S200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 180 scores versus the EX-S200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Casio Exilim EX-S200. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S200 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 180 and Casio EX-S200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the EX-S200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and EX-S200 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and EX-S200.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 180 to result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.