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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Nikon S3000

 ELPH 140 IS S3000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 S3000 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S3000

 ELPH 140 IS S3000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

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).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Sports photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S3000 Travel photography features
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
quite wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S3000
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
quite wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S3000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISNikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Nikon Coolpix S3000
Otherwise known as IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $129 $150