Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 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
- Additionally Known as IXUS 145
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung ST90
ELPH 135 | ST90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon ELPH 135
ST90 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung ST90
ELPH 135 | ST90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Samsung ST90 | |
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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 |