Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX9
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced February 2014
- Alternate Name is IXUS 150
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX9 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ELPH 140 IS was launched 3 years after the TX9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 140 IS scores vs the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony TX9
ELPH 140 IS | TX9 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS
TX9 | ELPH 140 IS | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony TX9
ELPH 140 IS | TX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features outside measurements 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 TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the TX9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and TX9.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 140 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Also Known as | IXUS 150 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127g (0.28 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $129 | $799 |