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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W380 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and W380 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was manufactured 6 years after the W380 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 190 IS scores against the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony W380

 ELPH 190 IS W380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 W380 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony W380

 ELPH 190 IS W380 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the W380.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and W380.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 190 IS to offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography features
Sony W380 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W380 Sports photography advice
37
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
64
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (190 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony W380
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
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