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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 145
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 135 was released 3 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 135 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 135 scores vs the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung NX11

 ELPH 135 NX11 
IntroducedFebruary 2014December 2010More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Canon ELPH 135

 NX11 ELPH 135 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung NX11

 ELPH 135 NX11 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 135 against the NX11.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and NX11 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and NX11.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 135 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon ELPH 135 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (499 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography info
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
24
supports face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others (499 grams)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung NX11
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Samsung NX11
Other name IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-02-12 2010-12-28
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 230 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $626