Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T900

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was revealed 5 years after the T900 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up versus the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 140 IS compared to the T900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and T900.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 140 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.