Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ELPH 140 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 3 months after the Fujifilm XQ1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm XQ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Fujifilm XQ1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ1 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Fujifilm XQ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 140 IS and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 140 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon ELPH 140 IS will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.