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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 145
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was introduced 2 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 135 grades versus the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung ST93

 ELPH 135 ST93 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2011More recent by 35 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon ELPH 135

 ST93 ELPH 135 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung ST93

 ELPH 135 ST93 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 has external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the ST93.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and ST93.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 135 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 135
Street photography with Samsung ST93
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography information
Samsung ST93 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography information
Samsung ST93 Travel photography information
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging information
Samsung ST93 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung ST93
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Samsung ST93
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Samsung ST93
Also Known as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2011-04-20
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $119 -