Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3300

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S3300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was unveiled 2 years after the S3300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 140 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 140 IS grades vs the S3300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S3300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 140 IS compared to the S3300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and S3300 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and S3300.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 140 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.