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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 140 IS versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was revealed 4 years after the W320 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 140 IS scores vs the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony W320

 ELPH 140 IS W320 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 W320 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W320

 ELPH 140 IS W320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS offers exterior 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the W320.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and W320.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 140 IS to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 140 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Sony W320
66
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography details
Sony W320 Landscape photography details
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W320
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Other name IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $129 $269