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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Nikon S220
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S220

 ELPH 135 S220 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 62 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Canon ELPH 135

 S220 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S220

 ELPH 135 S220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S220 Portrait photography advice
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography advice
Nikon S220 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography details
Nikon S220 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
66
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 135
Vlogging with Nikon S220
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix S220
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