Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX9
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX9 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe ELPH 180 was introduced 5 years after the WX9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 180 scores versus the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Sony WX9
ELPH 180 | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | January 2011 | Newer by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon ELPH 180
WX9 | ELPH 180 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony WX9
ELPH 180 | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 180 vs the WX9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and WX9.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 180 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 180 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (0.28 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $119 | $188 |