Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6900
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2015

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6900 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 135 was unveiled 12 months before the S6900 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 135 scores versus the S6900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S6900
ELPH 135 | S6900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Canon ELPH 135
S6900 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 12 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S6900
ELPH 135 | S6900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 135 versus Nikon S6900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 135 against the S6900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and S6900.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged ELPH 135 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 145 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 127 gr (0.28 pounds) | 181 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" 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 pictures | 180 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $119 | $190 |