Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX20
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2012
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX20 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ELPH 190 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the TX20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony TX20
ELPH 190 IS | TX20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | February 2012 | Fresher by 47 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS
TX20 | ELPH 190 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX20
ELPH 190 IS | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 190 IS enjoys 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) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the TX20.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and TX20.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 190 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (60, 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 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 138 grams (0.30 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | 190 photographs | 250 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 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 | One | One |
Retail cost | $159 | $330 |