Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Compact · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · Standard HD video
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
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Sony · Compact · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · Standard HD video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 are both compact cameras built for everyday point-and-shoot photography. The Canon dates from 2016 and the Sony from 2014, so the Canon is the newer design. The Sony is the lighter camera for carrying, at 111 g against 138 g, and slimmer at 21 mm deep versus 24 mm. Those measurements suit the W810 to a shirt pocket or a small bag. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2014 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
January 5, 2016 | January 14, 2014 |
| Camera type |  Compact | Compact |
| Camera size | 95 x 57 x 24 mm | 97 x 56 x 21 mm |
| Camera weight | 138 g | 111 g |
| Optics | 53/100 | 56/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Canon is the better pick for freezing bright-day motion, because its 1/2000 second top shutter speed gives a shorter exposure than the Sony's 1/1500 second. For subjects like children running on a sunny beach, that extra speed helps keep the frame crisp. The Sony gives you more sensitivity settings, spanning 80 to 3200 ISO against the Canon's 100 to 1600, and its burst mode runs at 1 fps versus 0.8 fps. Several optics specifications also match, including 20 MP resolution on a CCD sensor in the 1/2.3-inch format, built-in image stabilisation and a single autofocus point. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CCD | CCD |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
6.17 x 4.55 | 6.17 x 4.55 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 1/2.3” | 1/2.3” |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
0.8 fps045 | 1 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 4+ | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 | 4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
16003003280000 | 32003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
16003003280000 | 32003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
1544080 | 144080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
200080032000 | 150080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
10300 | 10300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | None |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 34/100 | 34/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoBoth cameras treat video as a casual extra, recording Standard HD at up to 30 frames per second with no 4K mode and no built-in timelapse. That is enough for simple holiday clips. File format is the practical difference between them. The Canon records MPEG-4 and MOV files, while the Sony writes MPEG4 and AVI, so confirm which containers your editing software accepts. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Standard HD | Standard HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
30 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG4, AVI |
| Features | 34/100 | 47/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Sony is the more useful camera for self-portraits and group shots, because its LCD flips up while the Canon's screen is fixed. That flip makes framing yourself or joining a group photo straightforward. The Sony also has Bluetooth alongside Wi-Fi for linking to a phone, while the Canon offers Wi-Fi alone. Several other features are shared, including the 2.7-inch TFT LCD with 230,000 dots on each, no touch input, a built-in flash, and no GPS or weather sealing. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
✗ | ✗ |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
2300001150001500000 | 2300001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
No |  Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
No |  Yes |
| Storage & battery | 11/100 | 13/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryStorage is a genuine difference rather than a tie: the Sony accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC cards as well as Memory Stick Pro Duo and Pro-HG Duo, while the Canon takes SD-family cards only. If you already own Memory Stick media from older Sony gear, the W810 can use it directly. Battery ratings are close under their test conditions, with the Sony's NP-BN rated at 200 shots against 190 for the Canon's NB-11LH. Neither camera supports USB charging, and both use a single card slot, so spare batteries and cards are handled the same way. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NB-11LH | NP-BN |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
190 shots1505000 | 200 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 is the stronger choice for most buyers here. It is 27 g lighter, has a flip-up screen for self-framed portraits, adds Bluetooth to its wireless options, and reads Memory Stick cards alongside SD, which suits anyone carrying older Sony media.
Choose the Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS instead if freezing motion in bright light matters most, since its 1/2000 second shutter speed allows a shorter exposure than the Sony's 1/1500. It records MPEG-4 and MOV video files rather than the Sony's MPEG4 and AVI, a difference worth matching to your editing software.