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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 150
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 3 years after the S1100pj which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up against the S1100pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 140 IS S1100pj 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2010More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 S1100pj ELPH 140 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 140 IS S1100pj 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S1100pj has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the S1100pj.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and S1100pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 140 IS and S1100pj.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 140 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography highlights
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S1100pj Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography highlights
66
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (180 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S1100pj
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S1100pj Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (180 grams)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISNikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Also called as IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-08-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $129 $399