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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Ricoh G900

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 150
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Ricoh G900 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Ricoh G900, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the G900 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 140 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 140 IS scores vs the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Ricoh G900

 ELPH 140 IS G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 G900 ELPH 140 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2014Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Ricoh G900

 ELPH 140 IS G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS comes with outside 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) and the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the G900.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and G900.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older ELPH 140 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography features
Ricoh G900 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography advice
Ricoh G900 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Travel photography camera
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography factors
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G900 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISRicoh G900
General Information
Make Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Ricoh G900
Also called IXUS 150 -
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2018-02-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $129 $752