Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon XC10

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Canon XC10, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and XC10 (12MP) and the ELPH 140 IS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 140 IS was brought out 14 months before the XC10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 140 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 140 IS scores versus the XC10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS & Canon XC10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery & Canon XC10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon XC10 has specifications of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the XC10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and XC10 is 96 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and XC10.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 140 IS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon ELPH 140 IS will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 140 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.