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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 150
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was launched 2 years after the TX200V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 140 IS grades against the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony TX200V

 ELPH 140 IS TX200V 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 TX200V ELPH 140 IS 
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX200V

 ELPH 140 IS TX200V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has got outer 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 TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the TX200V.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and TX200V.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX200V to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 140 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proof
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography details
Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Alternate name IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $129 $500