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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T900 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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 145
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was launched 5 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ELPH 135 scores against the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony T900

 ELPH 135 T900 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Canon ELPH 135

 T900 ELPH 135 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony T900

 ELPH 135 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 135 and the T900.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and T900.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 135 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Sony T900
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony T900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Alternative name IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $300