Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S80
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S80 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
- Introduced February 2014
- Other Name is IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Launched September 2010
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S80 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the S80 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ELPH 135 was manufactured 3 years after the S80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 135 matches up against the S80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Nikon Coolpix S80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Nikon S80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S80
ELPH 135 | S80 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | September 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon ELPH 135
S80 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 819k | 230k | Sharper screen (+589k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S80
ELPH 135 | S80 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 features external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S80 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 135 against the S80.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and S80.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 135 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix S80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Nikon Coolpix S80 |
Alternative name | IXUS 145 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2010-09-08 |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 819 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.3 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127 gr (0.28 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") |
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 shots | 150 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $119 | $191 |