Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W810

Here, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was released 2 years later than the W810 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up vs the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and W810.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 190 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.