Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220

Here, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was brought out 24 months after the WX220 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 190 IS grades versus the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS provides external 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) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the WX220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 190 IS and WX220.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 190 IS to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 190 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.