Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX100V

Here is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was introduced 5 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 180 scores against the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 has got exterior 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) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and TX100V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 180 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.