Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST80
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST80 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
- Revealed February 2014
- Also Known as IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 135 was brought out 4 years after the ST80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 135 matches up versus the ST80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 & Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung ST80
ELPH 135 | ST80 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon ELPH 135
ST80 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung ST80
ELPH 135 | ST80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 enjoys 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 ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 135 and the ST80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and ST80.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 135 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Samsung ST80 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 145 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127 grams (0.28 pounds) | 118 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $119 | $249 |