• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 900.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 140 IS advantages over Nikon B500

  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    130g vs 541g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon B500 advantages over Canon 140 IS

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    900 mm vs 224 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Higher-res screen
    307k vs 77k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    23 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.4 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Canon 130 IS

Canon 140 IS
Canon 130 IS
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon 140 IS vs Canon 130 IS

Nikon B500
Canon 130 IS
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon B500 vs Canon 130 IS

Compared to Nikon P530

Canon 140 IS
Nikon P530
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 140 IS vs Nikon P530

Nikon B500
Nikon P530
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon B500 vs Nikon P530

Compared to Canon 160

Canon 140 IS
Canon 160
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 140 IS vs Canon 160

Nikon B500
Canon 160
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $280
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon B500 vs Canon 160

Compared to Nikon L840

Canon 140 IS
Nikon L840
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 140 IS vs Nikon L840

Nikon B500
Nikon L840
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon B500 vs Nikon L840

Compared to Canon 180

Canon 140 IS
Canon 180
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Canon 140 IS vs Canon 180

Nikon B500
Canon 180
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon B500 vs Canon 180

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