Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 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
- Released February 2014
- Other Name is IXUS 145
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S4000
ELPH 135 | S4000 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Canon ELPH 135
S4000 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S4000
ELPH 135 | S4000 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | |
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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 |