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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W310 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was manufactured 6 years after the W310 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 180 grades vs the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony W310

 ELPH 180 W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon ELPH 180

 W310 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W310

 ELPH 180 W310 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 provides 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) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 180 and the W310.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and W310.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
39
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Sony W310
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography details
Sony W310 Travel photography details
67
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography factors
Sony W310 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging advice
Sony W310 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W310
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $119 $150