Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 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
- Introduced February 2014
- Also Known as IXUS 150
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony TX66
ELPH 140 IS | TX66 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS
TX66 | ELPH 140 IS | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX66
ELPH 140 IS | TX66 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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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 |