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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 150
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was manufactured 3 years after the ST6500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up vs the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Samsung ST6500

 ELPH 140 IS ST6500 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 ST6500 ELPH 140 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung ST6500

 ELPH 140 IS ST6500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides outer 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 ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the ST6500.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and ST6500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 140 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography information
Samsung ST6500 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung ST6500
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSamsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Samsung ST6500
Also called IXUS 150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $129 -