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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T90

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T90 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Sony T90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T90 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was unveiled 5 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 140 IS scores against the T90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony T90

 ELPH 140 IS T90 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 T90 ELPH 140 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony T90

 ELPH 140 IS T90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS comes with exterior dimensions 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 Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the T90.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T90 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and T90.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 140 IS to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 140 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T90 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony T90 Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography info
Sony T90 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony T90 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography features
Sony T90 Travel photography features
66
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (148 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sony T90 Landscape photography highlights
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony T90 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (148g)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony T90
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90
Also Known as IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $129 $259