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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 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 TX5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony TX5

 ELPH 140 IS TX5 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 TX5 ELPH 140 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography advice
Sony TX5 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX5
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
30
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX5
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSony 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