Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 & Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery & Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Casio EX-Z270
ELPH 135 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 63 months |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Canon ELPH 135
EX-Z270 | ELPH 135 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Casio EX-Z270
ELPH 135 | EX-Z270 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z270 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | |
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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 |