Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS

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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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.

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

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.