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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX55 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 190 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 190 IS scores against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony TX55

 ELPH 190 IS TX55 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2011Fresher by 55 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 TX55 ELPH 190 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX55

 ELPH 190 IS TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the TX55.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and TX55.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 190 IS to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 190 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography information
Sony TX55 Travel photography information
64
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (190 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
good battery power (250 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
40
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX55
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $159 $350