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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W530 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 150
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was revealed 3 years after the W530 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 140 IS scores against the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony W530

 ELPH 140 IS W530 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 W530 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W530

 ELPH 140 IS W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features physical 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 W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the W530.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and W530.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 140 IS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 140 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W530 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Sports photography with Sony W530
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Travel photography with Sony W530
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W530
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Vlogging with Sony W530
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W530
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also called IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN1
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $129 $269