Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-S5

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Casio EX-S5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was unveiled 5 years after the EX-S5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 140 IS scores versus the EX-S5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has got external 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 Casio EX-S5 has specifications of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the EX-S5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and EX-S5 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and EX-S5.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to provide you with more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 140 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.