Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 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
- Revealed January 2016
(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

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.

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony TX1
ELPH 180 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 79 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon ELPH 180
TX1 | ELPH 180 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX1
ELPH 180 | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |