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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and S01 (10MP) and the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 135 was introduced 8 months later than the S01 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 135 matches up vs the S01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S01

 ELPH 135 S01 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2013Fresher by 8 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Canon ELPH 135

 S01 ELPH 135 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S01

 ELPH 135 S01 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S01 has dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the S01.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and S01 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and S01.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 135 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 135 will result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Nikon S01
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography details
Nikon S01 Travel photography details
66
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than competition in class (96g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (190 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging information
Nikon S01 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
27
touchscreen functionality
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S01
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Nikon Coolpix S01
Other name IXUS 145 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 1.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lb) 96 grams (0.21 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single -
Pricing at launch $119 $170