Reasons to choose PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
Released in 2014, PowerShot ELPH 140 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
vs Canon PowerShot S120
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot ELPH 140 IS42 mm²
PowerShot S120- Area ratio
- 1.49:1
- Absolute difference
- 14 mm²
- Relative difference
- 49.2%
The PowerShot S120 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot ELPH 140 ISMetricPowerShot S120
16 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area3.51 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density28.49 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.6
1,280 × 720Maximum video—
130 gWeight217 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery Pack NB-11L/NB-11LHBatteryLithium-Ion NB-6LH rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot S120 has the larger sensor area. The PowerShot ELPH 140 IS has the lighter body. The PowerShot ELPH 140 IS has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot ELPH 140 IS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot S120
Released in 2013, PowerShot S120 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 217 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.