Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung SL720
ELPH 135 | SL720 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | July 2009 | Fresher by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon ELPH 135
SL720 | ELPH 135 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung SL720
ELPH 135 | SL720 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Canon ELPH 135 versus Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |