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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S2900 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 145
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was unveiled 11 months prior to the S2900 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 135 matches up versus the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S2900

 ELPH 135 S2900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon ELPH 135

 S2900 ELPH 135 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S2900

 ELPH 135 S2900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Nikon S2900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the S2900.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and S2900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S2900 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 135 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography information
Nikon S2900 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography features
Nikon S2900 Travel photography features
66
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
good battery pack (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good battery pack (250 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S2900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Also called IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
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 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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $117