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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
Nikon A100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon A100

 ELPH 135 A100 

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon ELPH 135

 A100 ELPH 135 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2014More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon A100

 ELPH 135 A100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography information
Nikon A100 Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography info
Nikon A100 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Nikon A100
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
66
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 135
Vlogging with Nikon A100
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon A100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix A100
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