Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Nikon Coolpix S32

Comparison of Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Nikon Coolpix S32 [S]ave

Attribute	Nikon Coolpix S32 ×	Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS ×
General
Model	Nikon Coolpix S32	Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Manufacturer url	https://www.nikonusa.com/	https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number	S32	140 IS
Camera format	Compact	Ultra Compact
Release year (year)	2014	2014
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	108	95
Width (mm)	40	22
Height (mm)	66	54
Weight (g)	175	130
Waterproof	+	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	13.2	16
Sensor format	1/3 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	17.28	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	4.8	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	3.6	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.15	1.34
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Color filter type	-	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3) 4160 x 3120(13.0 mp 4:3)	2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg	jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)	4.7	0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1920x1080 640x480	1280x720 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	30	30
Image Storage
Movie file format	MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: LPCM stereo)	MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural))
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Hd video out	+	-
Hd video connection	HDMI	-
Lens and Optics
Lens	NIKKOR; 6 elements in 5 groups	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	30.00 - 90.00	28.00 - 224.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	3.00	5.00 - 40.00
Zoom ratio (x)	3	8
Aperture range (f)	0.17 - 0.30	0.14 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	30	1
Macro focus range (cm)	-	1 - 50
Optical image stabilization	-	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detection: Center, Face detection	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	-	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	No / LCD	No / LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	2.7	2.7
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,400
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	-	10
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)	1,600	1,600
Minimum iso (native)	125	100
Iso settings	125-1600	Auto, ISO 100-1600
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy daylight flash fluorescent incandescent preset manual	auto cloudy custom daylight fluorescent fluorescent h tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)	1/2000 - 4	1/2000 - 15
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	-	-
Shutter priority	-	-
Full manual exposure	-	-
Creative exposure modes	Backlighting, Soft, Neon Effect, Close-up, Mirror, Diorama effect, Fireworks Show, Food, Cartoon Effect, Bubble Effect	Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Self timer (s)	10	2 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)	+	-
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto w/ red-eye reduction flash off flash off flash on w/ red-eye reduction	auto flash off flash on slow synchro
Flash range description	Auto ISO: [W]: 0.3 to 3.1m (1 ft. to 10 ft.) [T]: 0.6 to 1.7m (2 ft. to 5 ft. 6 in.)	Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 9.8 ft. (W), 4.3 - 4.9 ft. (T) (50cm - 3.0m (W), (1.3m - 1.5m (T))
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	25	-
Included memory type	Internal	-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	-	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Connections (extended)	micro (type-d) hdmi	-
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	4.7	0.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	11	-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	220	210
Battery form factor	Proprietary EN-EL19	Proprietary NB-11L/NB-11LH
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary EN-EL19 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom	canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility	-	mac os windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Waterproof (up to 33 feet, 10m) and shockproof (up to 5 feet, 1.5m). Available in white or blue.	CCD sensor, DIGIC 4+ processor, Intelligent IS, 720p HD movies. Available in red and gray.