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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 145
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was launched 3 years after the ST90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 135 scores versus the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung ST90

 ELPH 135 ST90 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon ELPH 135

 ST90 ELPH 135 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung ST90

 ELPH 135 ST90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the ST90.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and ST90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 135 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography factors
Samsung ST90 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST90 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging info
Samsung ST90 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung ST90
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Samsung ST90
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Samsung ST90
Other name IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $150