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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 145
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Casio EX-Z16, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was manufactured 3 years later than the EX-Z16 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 135 matches up vs the EX-Z16 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Casio EX-Z16

 ELPH 135 EX-Z16 
LaunchedFebruary 2014September 2010More recent by 42 months
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon ELPH 135

 EX-Z16 ELPH 135 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Casio EX-Z16

 ELPH 135 EX-Z16 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 offers outer 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 Casio EX-Z16 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 135 against the EX-Z16.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and EX-Z16 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and EX-Z16.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 135 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography features
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
53
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (848 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Casio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Otherwise known as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Exilim Engine 5.0
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $100