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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 220 HS
Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 140 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and ELPH 140 IS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was revealed 4 years before the ELPH 140 IS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS scores versus the ELPH 140 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 ELPH 300 HS ELPH 140 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 ELPH 140 IS ELPH 300 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 140 IS

 ELPH 300 HS ELPH 140 IS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 140 IS has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the ELPH 140 IS.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 140 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 140 IS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 140 IS to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography advice
Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography advice
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features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography factors
Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography factors
Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
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flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 140 IS
 Canon ELPH 300 HSCanon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
Also referred to as IXUS 220 HS IXUS 150
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 127 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" 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 220 photos 230 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L 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/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $129