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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 145
Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 155
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Canon ELPH 150 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was unveiled at a similar time to the ELPH 150 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 135 scores vs the ELPH 150 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 ELPH 135 ELPH 150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Canon ELPH 135

 ELPH 150 IS ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Canon ELPH 150 IS

 ELPH 135 ELPH 150 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2014Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 has external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 150 IS has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Canon ELPH 150 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the ELPH 150 IS.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and ELPH 150 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and ELPH 150 IS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography details
Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography advice
Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography advice
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging features
Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Canon ELPH 150 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Also referred to as IXUS 145 IXUS 155
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Digic 4+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, on, off, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 230 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $119 $149