Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and S3000 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was launched 4 years after the S3000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 140 IS grades against the S3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery & Nikon S3000 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS enjoys external measurements 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 S3000 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS compared to the S3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and S3000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 140 IS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.