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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
Casio EX-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was launched 2 years after the EX-ZS15 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 135 matches up versus the EX-ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 ELPH 135 EX-ZS15 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 32 months
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon ELPH 135

 EX-ZS15 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Casio EX-ZS15

 ELPH 135 EX-ZS15 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 offers external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS15 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the EX-ZS15.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and EX-ZS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and EX-ZS15.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 135 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (154g)
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS15
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZS15 Travel photography information
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (154g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography details
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
fast max aperture (f)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
26
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (154 grams)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Casio EX-ZS15
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Also Known as IXUS 145 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2011-07-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch -
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 154 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $248