Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S01

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and S01 (10MP) and the ELPH 140 IS (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") provide different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 140 IS was introduced 8 months after the S01 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 140 IS grades versus the S01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Nikon Coolpix S01. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Nikon S01 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 140 IS comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S01 has proportions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the S01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and S01 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and S01.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 140 IS using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 140 IS will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 140 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.