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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL620 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL65
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 140 IS was released 5 years after the SL620 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 140 IS grades versus the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Samsung SL620

 ELPH 140 IS SL620 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 SL620 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung SL620

 ELPH 140 IS SL620 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the SL620.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and SL620.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 140 IS to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 140 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Street photography with Samsung SL620
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography info
Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging features
Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
24
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (168g)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung SL620
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSamsung SL620
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as IXUS 150 PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
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 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $129 $200