Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-180/Canon-ELPH-180-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T900/Sony-T900-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Released February 2009
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 180 was revealed 6 years after the T900 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 180 matches up against the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony T900
ELPH 180 | T900 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 84 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Canon ELPH 180
T900 | ELPH 180 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony T900
ELPH 180 | T900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the T900.
![Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 size comparison Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-180-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T900-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-180-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T900-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and T900.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 180 to give you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 provides an edge in sensor technology.
![Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-180-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-180-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T900-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 143 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $300 |