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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 150
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 24 months after the TX66 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up vs the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony TX66

 ELPH 140 IS TX66 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 TX66 ELPH 140 IS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX66

 ELPH 140 IS TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS enjoys physical 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 TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the TX66.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 140 IS and TX66.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX66 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Street photography with Sony TX66
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Sony TX66
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
51
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
36
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also called as IXUS 150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $129 $350