Canon ELPH 135 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 135 versus Leica X (Typ 113), one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the X (Typ 113) (16MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and X (Typ 113) (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 135 was brought out 7 months earlier than the X (Typ 113) and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 135 being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 135 scores vs the X (Typ 113) for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Leica X. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 provides outside measurements 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 Leica X (Typ 113) has specifications of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Leica X (Typ 113) in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the X (Typ 113).

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and X (Typ 113) is 96 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and X (Typ 113).

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ELPH 135 features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more aged ELPH 135 will be behind in sensor tech.