Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony RX1R

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony RX1R, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 135 was introduced 8 months after the RX1R which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 135 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 135 scores against the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and RX1R.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 135 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will result in extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.