Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 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
- Revealed February 2014
- Also Known as IXUS 150
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony W570
ELPH 140 IS | W570 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS
W570 | ELPH 140 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony W570
ELPH 140 IS | W570 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony W570 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |