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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(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
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 180 was manufactured 6 years after the TX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 180 scores against the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony TX1

 ELPH 180 TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2009Newer by 79 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon ELPH 180

 TX1 ELPH 180 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX1

 ELPH 180 TX1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 180 and the TX1.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and TX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 180 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 180 will offer greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 180 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
67
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 180
Vlogging with Sony TX1
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $350