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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX100V Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was revealed 5 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 190 IS grades vs the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony TX100V

 ELPH 190 IS TX100V 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 TX100V ELPH 190 IS 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX100V

 ELPH 190 IS TX100V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has exterior 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 TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the TX100V.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and TX100V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography info
Sony TX100V Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography advice
Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
64
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (147g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography details
Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
40
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging advice
Sony TX100V Vlogging advice
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX100V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, 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) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $159 $380