Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was announced 2 years later than the W830 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 180 grades vs the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 180 and the W830.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and W830.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 180 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.