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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and W510 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was brought out 5 years after the W510 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up vs the W510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony W510

 ELPH 190 IS W510 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 W510 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony W510

 ELPH 190 IS W510 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS compared to the W510.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and W510.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 190 IS to resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W510
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
slow fps (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
64
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W510 Landscape photography details
40
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony W510 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony W510
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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