Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2014
- Alternate Name is IXUS 150
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 140 IS was introduced 4 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 140 IS grades against the EX-Z550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Casio EX-Z550
ELPH 140 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS
EX-Z550 | ELPH 140 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Casio EX-Z550
ELPH 140 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Casio EX-Z550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the EX-Z550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and EX-Z550.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 140 IS to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 140 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 |
Also called as | IXUS 150 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127g (0.28 lb) | 143g (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $129 | $149 |