Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was released 2 years later than the TX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 190 IS grades against the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS features external 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 TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 190 IS and TX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.