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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 145
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was announced 4 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 135 scores vs the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Samsung TL225

 ELPH 135 TL225 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 55 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon ELPH 135

 TL225 ELPH 135 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung TL225

 ELPH 135 TL225 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 has external measurements 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 TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the TL225.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and TL225.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 135 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 135
Street photography with Samsung TL225
58
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
features touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (187g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
29
decently wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Samsung TL225
Also called IXUS 145 ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2009-08-13
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $488