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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and EX-Z400 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was revealed 5 years after the EX-Z400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 135 grades vs the EX-Z400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Casio EX-Z400

 ELPH 135 EX-Z400 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 63 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon ELPH 135

 EX-Z400 ELPH 135 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Casio EX-Z400

 ELPH 135 EX-Z400 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 has external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 135 versus Casio EX-Z400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 135 against the EX-Z400.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and EX-Z400.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 135 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
66
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Casio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Otherwise known as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $0