Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S3000
ELPH 135 | S3000 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon ELPH 135
S3000 | ELPH 135 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S3000
ELPH 135 | S3000 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | |
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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 |