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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched January 2016
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was introduced 3 years after the TX200V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 190 IS scores vs the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony TX200V

 ELPH 190 IS TX200V 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2012More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 TX200V ELPH 190 IS 
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX200V

 ELPH 190 IS TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS enjoys exterior dimensions 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 TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the TX200V.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and TX200V.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 190 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
39
good MP (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Street photography with Sony TX200V
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
64
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
35
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $159 $500