Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe ELPH 190 IS was released 5 years after the TX9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 190 IS scores versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony TX9
ELPH 190 IS | TX9 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | July 2010 | More modern by 67 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS
TX9 | ELPH 190 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX9
ELPH 190 IS | TX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has 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) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the TX9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 190 IS and TX9.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 190 IS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 138g (0.30 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $159 | $799 |