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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 150
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was introduced 3 years later than the ST90 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 140 IS grades vs the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Samsung ST90

 ELPH 140 IS ST90 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 ST90 ELPH 140 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung ST90

 ELPH 140 IS ST90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the ST90.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and ST90.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 140 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 140 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography advice
Samsung ST90 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography details
Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST90
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Samsung ST90
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSamsung ST90
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Samsung ST90
Otherwise known as IXUS 150 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $129 $150