Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 135

Below is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 135, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and ELPH 135 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 4 years prior to the ELPH 135 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the ELPH 135 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 135. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Canon ELPH 135 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 135 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 135 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the ELPH 135.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and ELPH 135 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and ELPH 135.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 135 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.