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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S02

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S02 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S02 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and S02 (13MP) and the ELPH 140 IS (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 140 IS was launched 6 months later than the S02 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 140 IS scores vs the S02 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Nikon S02

 ELPH 140 IS S02 

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 S02 ELPH 140 IS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S02

 ELPH 140 IS S02 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S02 has specifications of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S02 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the S02.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and S02.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 140 IS featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 140 IS will show greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S02 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent MP (13MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Street photography with Nikon S02
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S02 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S02 Travel photography factors
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S02 Landscape photography details
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S02 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
33
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S02
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISNikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Nikon Coolpix S02
Also called IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 1.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 100 grams (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 210 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single -
Price at release $129 $177