Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony A230

Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony A230, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the ELPH 140 IS (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 140 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 140 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 140 IS grades versus the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the A230.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and A230 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and A230.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 140 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon ELPH 140 IS will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.