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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220 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
  • Released January 2016
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Sony WX220

 ELPH 190 IS WX220 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2014Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 WX220 ELPH 190 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony WX220

 ELPH 190 IS WX220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography information
Sony WX220 Travel photography information
64
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony WX220 Landscape photography factors
40
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images 210 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $159 $198