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Nikon S4100 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Comparison

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Nikon S4100

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon S4100 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S4100 and ELPH 140 IS, two Ultracompact cameras from Nikon and Canon. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon S4100 has a 14.0 MP and Canon ELPH 140 IS has a 16.0 MP resolution. Nikon S4100 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Canon ELPH 140 IS was launched in February 2014. As you can see, S4100 is 3 years older than ELPH 140 IS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S4100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • g. 95 x 57 x 20 mm

Canon ELPH 140 IS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-12
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 28-224 mm F3.2-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 127g. 95 x 54 x 22 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 150

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S4100 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
Weight
g vs 127 g 127 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 28mm 2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
4.5m vs 3.0m 1.5m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
2.01µm2 vs 1.76µm2 14% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS over Nikon Coolpix S4100
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 14 MP 14% more pixels
Battery Life
230 shots vs 190 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Tele
224mm vs 130mm 94 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
8× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs 1.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 6.90 Slow lenses at tele
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Nikon S4100 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S4100 has external dimensions of 95 x 57 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.79″) and weighs (including batteries). Canon ELPH 140 IS has external dimensions of 95 x 54 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.13 x 0.87″) and weighs 127 g (0.28 lb / 4.48 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS.

Nikon S4100 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS.

Nikon S4100 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS.
Nikon S4100 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S4100 is 127g lighter than the Canon ELPH 140 IS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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S4100
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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S4100
ELPH 140 IS
Min
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Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S4100 nor Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS (IXUS 150) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S4100's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon ELPH 140 IS's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon S4100 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S4100 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Canon ELPH 140 IS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4+ processor.

Below you can see the S4100 and ELPH 140 IS sensor size comparison.

Nikon S4100 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS Cameras


Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon S4100 has 14% larger pixel area compared to Canon ELPH 140 IS, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon S4100 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S4100 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens whereas Canon ELPH 140 IS features a 28-224 mm F3.2-6.9 8× zoom lens.

Nikon S4100 has 2mm wider coverage than the Canon ELPH 140 IS. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.20 at the wide end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 140 IS has 94mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon S4100. However, with a max aperture of f6.50, Nikon S4100 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S4100
ELPH 140 IS
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S4100
ELPH 140 IS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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S4100
ELPH 140 IS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S4100
ELPH 140 IS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S4100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 140 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S4100 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 140 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon S4100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 140 IS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 190 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
224 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Nikon S4100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 140 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
Body Thickness 20mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
127g
Body Thickness 22mm
8.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon S4100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 140 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S4100 vs Canon ELPH 140 IS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S4100 and Canon ELPH 140 IS scores compare:

Nikon S4100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #47 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #908 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon ELPH 140 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #70 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #988 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon S4100 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon ELPH 140 IS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Nikon S4100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S4100 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
Brand Nikon Canon
Announced 2011-02-09 2014-02-12
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 26-130 mm (5×) 28-224 mm (8×)
Max Aperture F3.2-6.5 F3.2-6.9
Macro Focus Range 10cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 2.7"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.50 m 3.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight n/a 127g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm 95 x 54 x 22mm
Battery Life 190 shots 230 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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