Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony W570
ELPH 180 | W570 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon ELPH 180
W570 | ELPH 180 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W570
ELPH 180 | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |