Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 180 has external dimensions of 95 x 54 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.13 x 0.87″) and weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) (including batteries). Sony TX30 has external dimensions of and weighs 141 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 and the Sony TX30. Canon ELPH 180 is 1mm narrower and 5mm shorter than Sony TX30 but it is also 7mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX30.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 180 and Sony TX30.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon ELPH 180 is 15g lighter than the Sony TX30 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TX30, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ELPH 180.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony TX30's 3.30" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon ELPH 180's 2.7 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.