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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 145
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 135 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was revealed 2 years after the TX55 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 135 grades against the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony TX55

 ELPH 135 TX55 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Canon ELPH 135

 TX55 ELPH 135 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX55

 ELPH 135 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 135 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 135 against the TX55.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and TX55.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger ELPH 135 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography features
Sony TX55 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography details
Sony TX55 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
66
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
great battery life (250 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery life (250 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging information
Sony TX55 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX55
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Also Known as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
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 microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $350