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Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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 Known as IXUS 145
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was launched 14 months after the TG-830 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 135 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 135 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 ELPH 135 TG-830 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon ELPH 135

 TG-830 iHS ELPH 135 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 ELPH 135 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and TG-830 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 135 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 135
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 135
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Also referred to as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $0