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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was revealed 3 years later than the S4100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up versus the S4100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Nikon S4100

 ELPH 140 IS S4100 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2011Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 S4100 ELPH 140 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S4100

 ELPH 140 IS S4100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the S4100.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and S4100.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 140 IS to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Street photography with Nikon S4100
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S4100 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S4100 Travel photography features
66
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S4100 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
33
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S4100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Nikon Coolpix S4100
Also called as IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2011-02-09
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 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 All around 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 images 190 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $129 $140