Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T90
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Launched February 2009

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T90 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and T90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 180 was introduced 6 years later than the T90 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 180 matches up versus the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony T90
ELPH 180 | T90 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 84 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon ELPH 180
T90 | ELPH 180 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony T90
ELPH 180 | T90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sony T90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the T90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and T90.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 180 to resolve more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 180 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 148g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $119 | $259 |