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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon L31

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon L31 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
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon L31 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the L31 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the L31 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 135 grades against the L31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon L31

 ELPH 135 L31 

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Canon ELPH 135

 L31 ELPH 135 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon L31

 ELPH 135 L31 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 135 against the L31.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and L31.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 135 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L31 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography features
Nikon L31 Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Nikon L31
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L31 Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 135
Vlogging with Nikon L31
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
65
fairly wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon L31
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Nikon Coolpix L31
Otherwise known as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $0