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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony WX1

 ELPH 180 WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2009Newer by 79 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Canon ELPH 180

 WX1 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony WX1

 ELPH 180 WX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
slow fps (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 180
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony WX1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $149