Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 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
- Also Known as IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 135 was launched 11 months prior to the S3700 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 135 grades against the S3700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 & Nikon Coolpix S3700. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery & Nikon S3700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S3700
ELPH 135 | S3700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon ELPH 135
S3700 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S3700
ELPH 135 | S3700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 provides exterior 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) while the Nikon S3700 has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the S3700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and S3700.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3700 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 135 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix S3700 |
Also Known as | IXUS 145 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 grams (0.28 lbs) | 118 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 240 photos |
Style 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $119 | $175 |