Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX1

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The ELPH 190 IS was released 6 years after the TX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and TX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 190 IS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon ELPH 190 IS will show more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.