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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3700 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 150
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was revealed 11 months before the S3700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up vs the S3700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Nikon S3700

 ELPH 140 IS S3700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 S3700 ELPH 140 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S3700

 ELPH 140 IS S3700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has got physical 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 S3700 has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Nikon S3700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the S3700.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and S3700.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3700 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 140 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3700
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography features
Nikon S3700 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S3700 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (240 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S3700 Travel photography details
66
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery (240 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good battery (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S3700
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Nikon Coolpix S3700
Also called IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $129 $175