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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 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
  • Released January 2016
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and W570 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was introduced 5 years later than the W570 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 180 scores against the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony W570

 ELPH 180 W570 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon ELPH 180

 W570 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W570

 ELPH 180 W570 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the W570.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and W570.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 180 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography features
Sony W570 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
max frames per second low (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 180
Vlogging with Sony W570
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W570
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $159