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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and S4000 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was brought out 4 years later than the S4000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 140 IS scores versus the S4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Nikon S4000

 ELPH 140 IS S4000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 S4000 ELPH 140 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S4000

 ELPH 140 IS S4000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the S4000.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and S4000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 140 IS to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 140 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S4000 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Travel photography camera
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S4000 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S4000 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
28
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S4000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISNikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Nikon Coolpix S4000
Also referred to as IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lb) 131 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $129 $200