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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony TX9

 ELPH 190 IS TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2010More modern by 67 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 TX9 ELPH 190 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX9

 ELPH 190 IS TX9 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX9 Portrait photography highlights
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (190 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (149 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony TX9
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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