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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 150
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ELPH 140 IS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 140 IS was unveiled 4 years after the WX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 140 IS grades against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony WX1

 ELPH 140 IS WX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 WX1 ELPH 140 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony WX1

 ELPH 140 IS WX1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 140 IS offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 140 IS versus the WX1.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 140 IS and WX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 140 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 140 IS will give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX1
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony WX1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Otherwise known as IXUS 150 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 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") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $129 $149