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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony TX9

 ELPH 180 TX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2010Newer by 67 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon ELPH 180

 TX9 ELPH 180 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX9

 ELPH 180 TX9 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography details
Sony TX9 Travel photography details
67
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 180
Vlogging with Sony TX9
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX9
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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