Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL170
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2014
- Additionally Known as IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ELPH 135 was unveiled 3 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 135 scores against the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung PL170
| ELPH 135 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon ELPH 135
| PL170 | ELPH 135 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung PL170
| ELPH 135 | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 offers external 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) whilst the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the PL170.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and PL170.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent ELPH 135 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Samsung PL170 |
| Also Known as | IXUS 145 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 127g (0.28 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $119 | $175 |
