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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
42

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was introduced 7 months after the TX30 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 135 scores vs the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony TX30

		

		

			
 ELPH 135 TX30 
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Canon ELPH 135

		

		

			
 TX30 ELPH 135 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX30

		

		

			
 ELPH 135 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 has got exterior dimensions 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the TX30.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and TX30.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX30 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography features
Sony TX30 Portrait photography features
35
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
38
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
 Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
58
 image stabilization (Digital)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX30 Sports photography highlights
41
 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
46
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography information
Sony TX30 Travel photography information
66
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX30 Landscape photography factors
39
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3.3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 weather proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX30 Vlogging highlights
31
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic port
34
 pretty wide (26mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone port
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX30
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Alternative name IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $230