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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD780 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD780 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD780 IS Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 135 and Canon SD780 IS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and SD780 IS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 135 was brought out 5 years after the SD780 IS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 135 grades vs the SD780 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Canon SD780 IS

 ELPH 135 SD780 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Canon ELPH 135

 SD780 IS ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Canon SD780 IS

 ELPH 135 SD780 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD780 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SD780 IS has proportions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 135 against the SD780 IS.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD780 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and SD780 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD780 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD780 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and SD780 IS.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 135 to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD780 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD780 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD780 IS as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 135
Street photography with Canon SD780 IS
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Canon SD780 IS
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 135
Vlogging with Canon SD780 IS
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD780 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Canon SD780 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
Other name IXUS 145 Digital IXUS 100 IS
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 33-100mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $0