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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sony W370, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was revealed 6 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 180 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 180 scores versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony W370

 ELPH 180 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon ELPH 180

 W370 ELPH 180 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W370

 ELPH 180 W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 features external 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 W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 180 and the W370.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and W370.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer ELPH 180 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $119 $230