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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released January 2016
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was launched 6 years after the W380 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 180 scores vs the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony W380

 ELPH 180 W380 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon ELPH 180

 W380 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W380

 ELPH 180 W380 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 comes with physical measurements 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 W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the W380.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and W380.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 180 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography advice
Sony W380 Portrait photography advice
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography highlights
Sony W380 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W380
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz
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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
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 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $119 $44