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Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak Mini 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 145
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak Mini Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 135 and Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and Mini (10MP) and the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 135 was introduced 3 years later than the Mini and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 135 matches up versus the Mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Kodak Mini

 ELPH 135 Mini 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon ELPH 135

 Mini ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Kodak Mini

 ELPH 135 Mini 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak Mini has sizing of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the Mini.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and Mini.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 135 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 135 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography factors
Kodak Mini Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography features
Kodak Mini Travel photography features
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography details
Kodak Mini Landscape photography details
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Kodak Mini
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Also Known as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3640 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 99g (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $100