Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W320
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W320 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 180 was revealed 6 years after the W320 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 180 grades against the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony W320
ELPH 180 | W320 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon ELPH 180
W320 | ELPH 180 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W320
ELPH 180 | W320 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 has external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the W320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and W320.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 180 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $119 | $269 |