Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 180 was introduced 6 years after the WX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 180 grades against the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 provides external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 180 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 180 will render more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 180 should have a benefit in sensor tech.