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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 145
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was unveiled 3 years after the PL120 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 135 scores against the PL120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung PL120

 ELPH 135 PL120 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Canon ELPH 135

 PL120 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung PL120

 ELPH 135 PL120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 features physical dimensions 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 Samsung PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the PL120.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and PL120.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 135 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 135 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 135
Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography details
Samsung PL120 Travel photography details
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL120 Landscape photography advice
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging features
Samsung PL120 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
31
good maximum aperture (f)
does have microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung PL120
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Samsung PL120
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Samsung PL120
Also referred to as IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection 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) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 -
Launch price $119 $150