Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung CL5

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 135 was manufactured 5 years after the CL5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 135 scores versus the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 has physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 135 against the CL5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and CL5.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 135 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 135 will offer extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.