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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 150
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was introduced 3 years later than the W570 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 140 IS matches up against the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony W570

 ELPH 140 IS W570 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 W570 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W570

 ELPH 140 IS W570 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS features external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W570 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the W570.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 140 IS and W570.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 140 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W570 Travel photography highlights
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W570
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Alternative name IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $129 $159