Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S230

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and S230 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was launched 5 years later than the S230 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 140 IS grades vs the S230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Nikon Coolpix S230. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Nikon S230 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the S230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and S230.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 140 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.