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Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 150
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Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon A480 versus Canon ELPH 140 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and ELPH 140 IS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A480 was announced 6 years prior to the ELPH 140 IS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A480 matches up versus the ELPH 140 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 A480 ELPH 140 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Canon A480

 ELPH 140 IS A480 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Canon ELPH 140 IS

 A480 ELPH 140 IS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A480 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 140 IS has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon A480 versus Canon ELPH 140 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A480 against the ELPH 140 IS.

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A480 and ELPH 140 IS is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and ELPH 140 IS.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older A480 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Portrait photography camera
25
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography advice
Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography features
Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography features
16
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A480
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A480 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging info
Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Canon ELPH 140 IS
 Canon PowerShot A480Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
Also called as - IXUS 150
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 127 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 - 230 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $210 $129