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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 135 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was unveiled 24 months later than the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 135 grades versus the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony TX66

 ELPH 135 TX66 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon ELPH 135

 TX66 ELPH 135 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX66

 ELPH 135 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 135 and the TX66.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and TX66.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 135 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Sony TX66
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
great battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also called IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
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 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 250 photographs
Style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $350