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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 150
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was announced 3 years later than the EX-Z16 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up against the EX-Z16 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Casio EX-Z16

 ELPH 140 IS EX-Z16 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 EX-Z16 ELPH 140 IS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Casio EX-Z16

 ELPH 140 IS EX-Z16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS comes with outside 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) and the Casio EX-Z16 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the EX-Z16.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and EX-Z16 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and EX-Z16.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 140 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging info
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (848 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Also Known as IXUS 150 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2010-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $129 $100