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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
32 Overall
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 145
Nikon S3700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S3700

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S3700

		

		

			
 ELPH 135 S3700 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame 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.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography advice
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
38
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Street photography features
Nikon S3700 Street photography features
58
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3700 Sports photography advice
41
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (240 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3700 Travel photography factors
66
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
 better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography advice
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (240 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3700 Vlogging factors
31
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S3700
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix S3700
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