Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX1
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX1 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
- Additionally Known as IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ELPH 135 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ELPH 135 was revealed 4 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 135 matches up vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony TX1
ELPH 135 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | August 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Canon ELPH 135
TX1 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX1
ELPH 135 | TX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 135 against the TX1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and TX1.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 135 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon ELPH 135 will give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 145 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
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 grams (0.28 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $119 | $350 |