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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 180 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was unveiled 24 months later than the WX220 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 180 matches up vs the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony WX220

 ELPH 180 WX220 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2014More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon ELPH 180

 WX220 ELPH 180 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony WX220

 ELPH 180 WX220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 comes with outer dimensions 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 WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 180 and the WX220.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and WX220.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
resolution is good (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Sony WX220
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography details
Sony WX220 Travel photography details
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging features
Sony WX220 Vlogging features
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 210 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $198