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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and S4000 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 135 was introduced 4 years later than the S4000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 135 scores versus the S4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S4000

 ELPH 135 S4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2010More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Canon ELPH 135

 S4000 ELPH 135 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S4000

 ELPH 135 S4000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 135 and the S4000.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and S4000.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 135 to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography advice
Nikon S4000 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography info
Nikon S4000 Travel photography info
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4000 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S4000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Nikon Coolpix S4000
Otherwise known as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2010-02-03
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 lbs) 131g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 One One
Launch pricing $119 $200