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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 150
Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 155
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released within a month of the ELPH 150 IS and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 140 IS grades vs the ELPH 150 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 ELPH 140 IS ELPH 150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 ELPH 150 IS ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Canon ELPH 150 IS

 ELPH 140 IS ELPH 150 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 150 IS has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the ELPH 150 IS.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and ELPH 150 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and ELPH 150 IS.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 150 IS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography info
Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography information
Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography info
Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography info
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Vlogging with Canon ELPH 150 IS
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Canon ELPH 150 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISCanon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Also referred to as IXUS 150 IXUS 155
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Digic 4+
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, on, off, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 230 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $129 $149