Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX7

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

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.

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

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.