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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 150
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 12 months prior to the S6900 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 140 IS scores against the S6900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Nikon S6900

 ELPH 140 IS S6900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 S6900 ELPH 140 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2014Newer by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S6900

 ELPH 140 IS S6900 
Focus manually No manual focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6900 has proportions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS compared to the S6900.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and S6900.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 140 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Street photography with Nikon S6900
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (181g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6900 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S6900 Travel photography advice
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography advice
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6900 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
70
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Nikon S6900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISNikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Nikon Coolpix S6900
Otherwise known as IXUS 150 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 181 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 180 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $129 $190