Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Launched February 2014
- Alternate Name is IXUS 145
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony TX100V
ELPH 135 | TX100V | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Canon ELPH 135
TX100V | ELPH 135 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX100V
ELPH 135 | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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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 |