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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX220 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 150
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX220 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 140 IS was manufactured at a similar time to the WX220 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 140 IS grades vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Sony WX220

 ELPH 140 IS WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 WX220 ELPH 140 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony WX220

 ELPH 140 IS WX220 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2014Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 140 IS and the WX220.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 140 IS and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 140 IS and WX220.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
66
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging features
Sony WX220 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Otherwise known as IXUS 150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 210 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $129 $198