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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 145
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 135 versus Nikon S8000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was brought out 3 years later than the S8000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 135 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S8000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 135 scores versus the S8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Nikon S8000

 ELPH 135 S8000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2010More recent by 45 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon ELPH 135

 S8000 ELPH 135 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S8000

 ELPH 135 S8000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 135 against the S8000.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and S8000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and S8000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 135 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography features
Nikon S8000 Travel photography features
66
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography info
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography info
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Also called as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2010-06-16
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 183 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $300