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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W320 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W320 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was announced 6 years after the W320 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 190 IS grades versus the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony W320

 ELPH 190 IS W320 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 W320 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony W320

 ELPH 190 IS W320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the W320.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and W320.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Sports photography with Sony W320
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
64
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138g (0.30 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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