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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(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
  • Announced January 2016
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was released 6 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 180 matches up vs the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony W350

 ELPH 180 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon ELPH 180

 W350 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W350

 ELPH 180 W350 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the W350.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and W350.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 180 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Sony W350
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $200