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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
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).

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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
35
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
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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
39
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
31
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
32
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