Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 140 IS

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery.

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).

Examine the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 140 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.