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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as IXUS 140
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
  • Launched January 2016
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon ELPH 190 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was brought out 4 years before the ELPH 190 IS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 130 grades versus the ELPH 190 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 ELPH 130 ELPH 190 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Canon ELPH 130

 ELPH 190 IS ELPH 130 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon ELPH 190 IS

 ELPH 130 ELPH 190 IS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 has outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 190 IS has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 130 against the ELPH 190 IS.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and ELPH 190 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and ELPH 190 IS.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 130 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography info
Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography information
Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography info
Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Travel photography camera
Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging information
Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 190 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Canon ELPH 190 IS
 Canon ELPH 130Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS
Also called as IXUS 140 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2016-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 0.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 138 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots 190 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $159