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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was announced 3 years after the TX100V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 135 matches up against the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 ELPH 135 TX100V 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Canon ELPH 135

		

		

			
 TX100V ELPH 135 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 ELPH 135 TX100V 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 135 versus Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the TX100V.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and TX100V.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to factor the age  of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 135 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 135
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
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 MP count good (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
30
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Street photography highlights
Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
58
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than others (147g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography factors
Sony TX100V Sports photography factors
41
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon ELPH 135 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
66
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (147g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography details
Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging details
Sony TX100V Vlogging details
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 supports face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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 quite wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic port
 heavier than others (147g)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX100V
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Alternate name IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $380