Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX55
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX55 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
- Also referred to as IXUS 150
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX55 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 140 IS was launched 2 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 140 IS grades versus the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony TX55
ELPH 140 IS | TX55 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS
TX55 | ELPH 140 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX55
ELPH 140 IS | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has 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) whilst the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and TX55.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 140 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 150 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 127 grams (0.28 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 pictures |
Battery format | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $129 | $350 |