Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2014
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2016

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the A100 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 135 was brought out 23 months earlier than the A100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 135 grades against the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Nikon Coolpix A100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Nikon A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon A100
ELPH 135 | A100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon ELPH 135
A100 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 23 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon A100
ELPH 135 | A100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 has physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon A100 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 135 and the A100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and A100.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon A100 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ELPH 135 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix A100 |
Also Known as | IXUS 145 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2016-01-14 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.1fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 127 grams (0.28 pounds) | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $119 | $162 |