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Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M380

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M380 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 145
Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M380 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 135 versus Kodak M380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and M380 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was unveiled 5 years later than the M380 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 135 scores versus the M380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Kodak M380

 ELPH 135 M380 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 63 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Canon ELPH 135

 M380 ELPH 135 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Kodak M380

 ELPH 135 M380 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M380 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Kodak M380 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 135 versus Kodak M380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the M380.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and M380 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M380 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and M380.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 135 to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M380 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography features
Kodak M380 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Kodak M380
41
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography information
Kodak M380 Travel photography information
66
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (155 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography features
Kodak M380 Landscape photography features
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
27
screen is a decent size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging details
Kodak M380 Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (155g)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak M380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Kodak M380
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Kodak EasyShare M380
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Kodak EasyShare M380
Also referred to as IXUS 145 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 38-190mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1448 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L KLIC-7003
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $160