Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus TG-860

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was revealed 11 months prior to the TG-860 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 140 IS grades vs the TG-860 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides exterior 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) while the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus TG-860 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the TG-860.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and TG-860.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ELPH 140 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.