Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5
96 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
34


96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
33
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 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
- Launched February 2014
- Other Name is IXUS 150
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2010

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ELPH 140 IS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizes.

The ELPH 140 IS was released 4 years after the TX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 140 IS grades versus the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony TX5
ELPH 140 IS | TX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS
TX5 | ELPH 140 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX5
ELPH 140 IS | TX5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS compared to the TX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and TX5.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 140 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 140 IS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 150 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 127 grams (0.28 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $129 | $239 |