Canon ELPH 180 vs Casio EX-Z800

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 180 versus Casio EX-Z800, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and EX-Z800 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was unveiled 5 years after the EX-Z800 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 180 grades versus the EX-Z800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Casio Exilim EX-Z800. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Casio EX-Z800 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z800 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 180 versus Casio EX-Z800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the EX-Z800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and EX-Z800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and EX-Z800.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 180 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.