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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 150
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched May 2011
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Leica V-Lux 30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the V-Lux 30 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was brought out 2 years later than the V-Lux 30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 140 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica V-Lux 30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up versus the V-Lux 30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Leica V-Lux 30

 ELPH 140 IS V-Lux 30 
LaunchedFebruary 2014May 2011Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 V-Lux 30 ELPH 140 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Leica V-Lux 30

 ELPH 140 IS V-Lux 30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the V-Lux 30.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and V-Lux 30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 140 IS to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 140 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (219g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Leica V-Lux 30
66
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition (219g)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography factors
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging factors
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Leica V-Lux 30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Leica V-Lux 30
Also called as IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2011-05-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $129 $900