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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Leica SL2 front
Portability
57
Imaging
80
Features
83
Overall
81

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2 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
Leica SL2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed November 2019
  • Superseded the Leica SL
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and SL2 (47MP) and the ELPH 140 IS (1/2.3") and SL2 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 140 IS was launched 6 years before the SL2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 140 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 140 IS scores vs the SL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Leica SL2

 ELPH 140 IS SL2 

Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 SL2 ELPH 140 IS 
RevealedNovember 2019February 2014Newer by 69 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Leica SL2

 ELPH 140 IS SL2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Leica SL2 has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS compared to the SL2.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and SL2 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 140 IS and SL2.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 140 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Leica SL2 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 140 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Portrait photography with Leica SL2
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography advice
Leica SL2 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Sports photography with Leica SL2
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/40,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count great (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Leica SL2
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count great (47MP)
low battery pack (370 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography advice
Leica SL2 Landscape photography advice
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count great (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Vlogging with Leica SL2
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
36
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Leica SL2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISLeica SL2
General Information
Make Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Leica SL2
Otherwise known as IXUS 150 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-12 2019-11-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Maestro III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 1600 50000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1800 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 835 grams (1.84 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NB-11L BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Storage slots 1 2
Launch price $129 $5,995