Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 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
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced July 2010

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 180 was manufactured 5 years after the TX9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 180 scores vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony TX9
ELPH 180 | TX9 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 67 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon ELPH 180
TX9 | ELPH 180 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX9
ELPH 180 | TX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 features outer 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) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and TX9.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 180 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 form | 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 | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $119 | $799 |