Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon D40

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon D40, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and D40 (6MP) and the ELPH 140 IS (1/2.3") and D40 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 140 IS was unveiled 7 years later than the D40 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 140 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up against the D40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Nikon D40. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Nikon D40 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features 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) and the Nikon D40 has specifications of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon D40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the D40.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and D40 is 96 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and D40.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 140 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon ELPH 140 IS will resolve greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.