Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W560

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was revealed 5 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 180 matches up versus the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the W560.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and W560.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 180 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.