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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony TX30

 ELPH 190 IS TX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2013Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 TX30 ELPH 190 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX30

 ELPH 190 IS TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography details
Sony TX30 Portrait photography details
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography details
Sony TX30 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography details
Sony TX30 Sports photography details
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
low frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
64
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
environment sealing
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography features
Sony TX30 Landscape photography features
40
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony TX30 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $159 $230