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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T99 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 150
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T99 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 3 years after the T99 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 140 IS grades vs the T99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony T99

 ELPH 140 IS T99 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 T99 ELPH 140 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony T99

 ELPH 140 IS T99 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has got outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Sony T99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the T99.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and T99.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 140 IS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 140 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Sony T99
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony T99
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Also referred to as IXUS 150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $129 $179