Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX55
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX55 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX55 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ELPH 180 was launched 4 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 180 matches up vs the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony TX55
ELPH 180 | TX55 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | July 2011 | More recent by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon ELPH 180
TX55 | ELPH 180 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX55
ELPH 180 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 features physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the TX55.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and TX55.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer ELPH 180 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $119 | $350 |