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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 145
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was announced 4 years later than the W310 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 135 grades against the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony W310

 ELPH 135 W310 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Canon ELPH 135

 W310 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W310

 ELPH 135 W310 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 135 and the W310.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and W310.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 135 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 135 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography advice
Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size 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 W310
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Sony W310
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging info
Sony W310 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W310
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Also Known as IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $150