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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony W830

 ELPH 180 W830 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Canon ELPH 180

 W830 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W830

 ELPH 180 W830 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Sony W830
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography info
Sony W830 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony W830
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $128