Clicky

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor dimensions.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The ELPH 135 was manufactured 5 years later than the EX-Z270 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 135 grades versus the EX-Z270 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Casio EX-Z270

 ELPH 135 EX-Z270 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 63 months
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon ELPH 135

 EX-Z270 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Casio EX-Z270

 ELPH 135 EX-Z270 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 enjoys outer measurements 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-Z270 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 135 against the EX-Z270.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and EX-Z270 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and EX-Z270.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 135 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 135 will provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z270 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography information
66
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z270 Landscape photography highlights
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Casio EX-Z270
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Casio Exilim EX-Z270
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Casio Exilim EX-Z270
Alternative name IXUS 145 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-7.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $0