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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL210 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 145
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was announced 3 years after the PL210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 135 matches up vs the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung PL210

 ELPH 135 PL210 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon ELPH 135

 PL210 ELPH 135 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung PL210

 ELPH 135 PL210 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the PL210.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and PL210.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 135 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography factors
Samsung PL210 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography information
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Samsung PL210
Other name IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $200