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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 145
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and S3000 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 135 was revealed 4 years after the S3000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 135 grades against the S3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S3000

 ELPH 135 S3000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon ELPH 135

 S3000 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S3000

 ELPH 135 S3000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3000 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the S3000.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and S3000.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 135 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography information
Nikon S3000 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Nikon S3000
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
28
fairly wide (27mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging features
Nikon S3000 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
26
fairly wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S3000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Also referred to as IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $150