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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 140 IS was introduced 9 months after the Efina which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up versus the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Pentax Efina

 ELPH 140 IS Efina 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 9 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 Efina ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Pentax Efina

 ELPH 140 IS Efina 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS offers outer 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 Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the Efina.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and Efina.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 140 IS to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 140 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography factors
Pentax Efina Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax Efina Landscape photography factors
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging details
Pentax Efina Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Pentax Efina
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISPentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Pentax Efina
Also Known as IXUS 150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 91 gr (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $129 $10