Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX100V
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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 referred to as IXUS 150
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX100V Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 140 IS was brought out 3 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up vs the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony TX100V
ELPH 140 IS | TX100V | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Canon ELPH 140 IS
TX100V | ELPH 140 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX100V
ELPH 140 IS | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and TX100V.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 140 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Other name | IXUS 150 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 127g (0.28 pounds) | 147g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $129 | $380 |