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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 145
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was released 3 years later than the S6100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 135 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 135 scores vs the S6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S6100

 ELPH 135 S6100 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2011Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon ELPH 135

 S6100 ELPH 135 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S6100

 ELPH 135 S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the S6100.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and S6100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 135 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography advice
Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6100 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography info
Nikon S6100 Travel photography info
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging info
Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Also referred to as IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-12 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $195