Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL210
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL150

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL210 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 135 was unveiled 4 years after the TL210 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 135 scores vs the TL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL210 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Samsung TL210. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung TL210
ELPH 135 | TL210 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon ELPH 135
TL210 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung TL210
ELPH 135 | TL210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 provides physical 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) and the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung TL210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the TL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and TL210.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 135 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Samsung TL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Samsung TL210 |
Also Known as | IXUS 145 | PL150 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-06 |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | 127g (0.28 lb) | 177g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | SLB-07B |
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 | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $119 | $230 |