Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S220

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and S220 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was brought out 5 years later than the S220 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 140 IS scores vs the S220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS & Nikon Coolpix S220. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery & Nikon S220 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has 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) whilst the Nikon S220 has measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the S220.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and S220 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and S220.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 140 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.