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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 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 ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 140 IS was revealed 4 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 140 IS grades against the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Samsung ST80

 ELPH 140 IS ST80 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 ST80 ELPH 140 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung ST80

 ELPH 140 IS ST80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the ST80.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 140 IS and ST80.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 140 IS to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 140 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography advice
Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography details
Samsung ST80 Travel photography details
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung ST80
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSamsung ST80
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Samsung ST80
Alternate name IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-01-06
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $129 $249