Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon A10

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon A10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the A10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 23 months prior to the A10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up against the A10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Nikon Coolpix A10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Nikon A10 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon A10 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the A10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and A10.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older ELPH 140 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.