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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 3 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 140 IS scores vs the PL120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Samsung PL120

 ELPH 140 IS PL120 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 PL120 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung PL120

 ELPH 140 IS PL120 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the PL120.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and PL120.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 140 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Street photography with Samsung PL120
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Sports photography with Samsung PL120
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
31
very good maximum aperture (f)
does have external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung PL120
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSamsung PL120
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Samsung PL120
Also Known as IXUS 150 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single -
Retail pricing $129 $150