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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 150
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was introduced 3 years after the S3100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 140 IS grades versus the S3100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Nikon S3100

 ELPH 140 IS S3100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2011Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 S3100 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S3100

 ELPH 140 IS S3100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the S3100.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and S3100.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 140 IS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S3100 Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
66
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography highlights
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3100 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S3100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISNikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Nikon Coolpix S3100
Also called IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2011-02-09
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 118 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $129 $139