Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony a5000

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony a5000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 190 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the a5000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 190 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 190 IS scores vs the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony a5000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS vs the a5000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and a5000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and a5000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The ELPH 190 IS uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer ELPH 190 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.