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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 145
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was introduced 18 months later than the S6400 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 135 matches up vs the S6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S6400

 ELPH 135 S6400 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2012Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Canon ELPH 135

 S6400 ELPH 135 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S6400

 ELPH 135 S6400 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 135 and the S6400.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and S6400.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 135 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography info
Nikon S6400 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography info
Nikon S6400 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
63
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (160 shots)
heavier than others (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography details
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6400 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than others (150g)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S6400
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Also called IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 160 shots
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 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $500