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Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Leica SL2-S front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
84
Overall
79

Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Revealed December 2020
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and SL2-S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 135 was introduced 7 years before the SL2-S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 135 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 135 grades versus the SL2-S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Leica SL2-S

 ELPH 135 SL2-S 

Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Canon ELPH 135

 SL2-S ELPH 135 
RevealedDecember 2020February 2014More modern by 83 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Leica SL2-S

 ELPH 135 SL2-S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Leica SL2-S has sizing of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the SL2-S.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and SL2-S is 96 and 55 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and SL2-S.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 135 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Leica SL2-S will provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 135 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography features
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography features
Leica SL2-S Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
more heavy than average (931g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography features
Leica SL2-S Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (510 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Travel photography camera
Leica SL2-S as a Travel photography camera
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
better than average battery life (510 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
more heavy than average (931 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (510 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging details
Leica SL2-S Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (931 grams)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica SL2-S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Leica SL2-S
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Leica SL2-S
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Leica
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Leica SL2-S
Alternate name IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-02-12 2020-12-10
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 50000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 225
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 36
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 931 gr (2.05 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3")
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 photos 510 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1)
Card slots One Two
Pricing at release $119 $4,895