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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 150
Casio EX-Z550
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 140 IS EX-Z550 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 EX-Z550 ELPH 140 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 140 IS EX-Z550 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography details
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z550
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