Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T90
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T90 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
- Released February 2014
- Additionally Known as IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Introduced February 2009

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T90 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 135 was released 5 years after the T90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 135 scores against the T90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony T90
ELPH 135 | T90 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Canon ELPH 135
T90 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony T90
ELPH 135 | T90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 has external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony T90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the T90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and T90 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and T90.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 135 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 135 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 145 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2009-02-17 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 127 gr (0.28 lb) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $119 | $259 |