Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W530
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W530 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
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W530 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and W530 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 190 IS was announced 5 years after the W530 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 190 IS scores against the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W530 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony W530
ELPH 190 IS | W530 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS
W530 | ELPH 190 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony W530
ELPH 190 IS | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 190 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony W530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and W530.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 190 IS to deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W530 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 138g (0.30 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $159 | $269 |