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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 145
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was brought out 4 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ELPH 135 scores against the EX-Z550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 135 EX-Z550 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon ELPH 135

 EX-Z550 ELPH 135 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Casio EX-Z550

 ELPH 135 EX-Z550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z550 has measurements of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the EX-Z550.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and EX-Z550.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 135 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 135
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
66
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Alternate name IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $149