Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak M320

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Kodak M320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and M320 (9MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and M320 (1/2.5") provide different sensor size.

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The ELPH 180 was unveiled 7 years after the M320 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 180 scores vs the M320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Kodak EasyShare M320. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Kodak M320 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 180 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak M320 has sizing of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the M320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and M320 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and M320.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 180 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 180 will provide more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.