Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX5
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX5 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
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched February 2010

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX5 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.

The ELPH 180 was brought out 5 years after the TX5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 180 scores vs the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony TX5
ELPH 180 | TX5 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Canon ELPH 180
TX5 | ELPH 180 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX5
ELPH 180 | TX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 180 has got 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 TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the TX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and TX5.
All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 180 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon ELPH 180 will offer greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 180 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $119 | $239 |