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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 145
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was revealed 24 months after the TX20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 135 matches up against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony TX20

 ELPH 135 TX20 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon ELPH 135

 TX20 ELPH 135 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX20

 ELPH 135 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the TX20.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and TX20.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer ELPH 135 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography info
Sony TX20 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Sony TX20
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery pack (250 shots)
weather proofing
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX20
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Also called IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 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 range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $330