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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus 5010

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus 5010 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 150
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 5010
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus 5010 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the 5010 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 140 IS grades against the 5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Olympus 5010

		

		

			
 ELPH 140 IS 5010 
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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Olympus 5010

		

		

			
 ELPH 140 IS 5010 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides 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) while the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Olympus 5010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the 5010.
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus 5010 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 140 IS and 5010.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 140 IS to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 140 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography highlights
35
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Street photography highlights
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
57
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 5010 Sports photography advice
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
39
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography information
Olympus 5010 Travel photography information
66
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography details
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
38
 really wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone support
29
 really wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Olympus 5010
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISOlympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Olympus Stylus 5010
Also referred to as IXUS 150 mju 5010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 56 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $129 $150