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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(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
  • Released February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was launched 3 years later than the S4100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 135 matches up against the S4100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S4100

 ELPH 135 S4100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2011More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon ELPH 135

 S4100 ELPH 135 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S4100

 ELPH 135 S4100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 features exterior measurements 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 S4100 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the S4100.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and S4100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 135 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 135 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography factors
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography highlights
Nikon S4100 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S4100 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography features
Nikon S4100 Travel photography features
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
features touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging features
Nikon S4100 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
33
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S4100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Otherwise known as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2011-02-09
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 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 All around 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 photos 190 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $140