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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 145
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was manufactured 4 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 135 matches up versus the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung SL720

 ELPH 135 SL720 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 56 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon ELPH 135

 SL720 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung SL720

 ELPH 135 SL720 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 enjoys outer 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 SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the SL720.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and SL720.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 135 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography info
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
66
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (168g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (168 grams)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung SL720
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Samsung SL720
Alternative name IXUS 145 PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $119 $119