Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS

Here is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Canon ELPH 360 HS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 23 months earlier than the ELPH 360 HS making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 140 IS scores against the ELPH 360 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS enjoys outer dimensions 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 360 HS has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Canon ELPH 360 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the ELPH 360 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and ELPH 360 HS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 140 IS and ELPH 360 HS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 360 HS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 140 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.