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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched January 2016
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was brought out 2 years later than the W810 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 180 grades against the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony W810

 ELPH 180 W810 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon ELPH 180

 W810 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W810

 ELPH 180 W810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the W810.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and W810.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern ELPH 180 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 180
Portrait photography with Sony W810
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography details
Sony W810 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 180
Travel photography with Sony W810
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 180
Landscape photography with Sony W810
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging features
Sony W810 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
32
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W810
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 111g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 images 200 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $119 $100