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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Launched January 2016
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 180 was launched 6 years after the TX7 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 180 matches up vs the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony TX7

 ELPH 180 TX7 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Canon ELPH 180

 TX7 ELPH 180 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX7

 ELPH 180 TX7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the TX7.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and TX7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 180 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon ELPH 180 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX7 Portrait photography advice
39
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography info
Sony TX7 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography info
Sony TX7 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography advice
Sony TX7 Travel photography advice
67
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
features focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX7 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 180
Vlogging with Sony TX7
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX7
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2010-01-07
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $300