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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD940 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD940 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 145
Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD940 IS Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Canon SD940 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and SD940 IS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was announced 4 years later than the SD940 IS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 135 grades against the SD940 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Canon SD940 IS

 ELPH 135 SD940 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 55 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Canon ELPH 135

 SD940 IS ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Canon SD940 IS

 ELPH 135 SD940 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD940 IS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 features outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon SD940 IS has proportions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Canon SD940 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the SD940 IS.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD940 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and SD940 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD940 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD940 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and SD940 IS.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 135 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD940 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD940 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography factors
Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography information
Canon SD940 IS Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography information
Canon SD940 IS Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography info
Canon SD940 IS Travel photography info
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography info
Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography info
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging highlights
Canon SD940 IS Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Canon SD940 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Canon SD940 IS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
Also referred to as IXUS 145 Digital IXUS 120 IS
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-08-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
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) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
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
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Retail cost $119 $299