Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2014
- Other Name is IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2009

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and S220 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 135 was unveiled 5 years later than the S220 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 135 grades vs the S220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Nikon Coolpix S220. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Nikon S220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S220
ELPH 135 | S220 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Canon ELPH 135
S220 | ELPH 135 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S220
ELPH 135 | S220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S220 has dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the S220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and S220 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and S220.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 135 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix S220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix S220 |
Also called | IXUS 145 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127 grams (0.28 pounds) | 100 grams (0.22 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $119 | $56 |