Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Samsung ST80
ELPH 140 IS | ST80 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS
ST80 | ELPH 140 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Samsung ST80 | |
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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 |