Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL720
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released July 2009
- Other Name is PL70

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 140 IS was announced 4 years after the SL720 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 140 IS scores against the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS & Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Samsung SL720
ELPH 140 IS | SL720 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS
SL720 | ELPH 140 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung SL720
ELPH 140 IS | SL720 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL720 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the SL720.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and SL720.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 140 IS to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 140 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Samsung SL720 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 150 | PL70 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2009-07-14 |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 127g (0.28 lbs) | 168g (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 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $129 | $119 |