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Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 145
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was brought out 23 months earlier than the TG-870 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 135 grades vs the TG-870 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Olympus TG-870

 ELPH 135 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Canon ELPH 135

 TG-870 ELPH 135 
ReleasedJanuary 2016February 2014Fresher by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Olympus TG-870

 ELPH 135 TG-870 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 features outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Olympus TG-870 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the TG-870.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and TG-870 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and TG-870.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older ELPH 135 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography info
Olympus TG-870 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
66
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
good battery power (300 per charge)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
50
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery power (300 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 135
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
32
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Olympus TG-870
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Also called IXUS 145 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2016-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ TruePic VII
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect 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) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $280