Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 350 HS

Let's examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 350 HS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the ELPH 350 HS (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was unveiled 11 months before the ELPH 350 HS so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 140 IS grades versus the ELPH 350 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 350 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Canon ELPH 350 HS Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 350 HS has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the ELPH 350 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and ELPH 350 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and ELPH 350 HS.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 350 HS to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 140 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.