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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1200pj 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 150
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the S1200pj and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 140 IS scores vs the S1200pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Nikon S1200pj

 ELPH 140 IS S1200pj 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2011More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 S1200pj ELPH 140 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S1200pj

 ELPH 140 IS S1200pj 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S1200pj has measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the S1200pj.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and S1200pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and S1200pj.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 140 IS to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 140 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (186g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S1200pj
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
29
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (186g)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S1200pj
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISNikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Alternate name IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2011-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 0.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 186 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $129 $499