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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 150
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was launched 3 years after the SH100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 140 IS grades against the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Samsung SH100

 ELPH 140 IS SH100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 SH100 ELPH 140 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung SH100

 ELPH 140 IS SH100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has got physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the SH100.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and SH100.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 140 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 140 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
36
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging information
Samsung SH100 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
33
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung SH100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSamsung SH100
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Samsung SH100
Also referred to as IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
AE 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $129 $200