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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 140
Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 150
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon ELPH 140 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was unveiled 13 months prior to the ELPH 140 IS making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 130 grades vs the ELPH 140 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 ELPH 130 ELPH 140 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Canon ELPH 130

 ELPH 140 IS ELPH 130 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon ELPH 140 IS

 ELPH 130 ELPH 140 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 140 IS has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 130 and the ELPH 140 IS.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and ELPH 140 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and ELPH 140 IS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged ELPH 130 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Sports photography camera
Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography factors
Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography factors
63
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Vlogging camera
Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Canon ELPH 140 IS
 Canon ELPH 130Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
Also Known as IXUS 140 IXUS 150
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 Digic 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 127g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $129