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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W350 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 145
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was unveiled 4 years after the W350 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 135 grades against the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony W350

 ELPH 135 W350 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Canon ELPH 135

 W350 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W350

 ELPH 135 W350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the W350.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and W350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 135 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 135 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Sony W350
66
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Sony W350
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W350
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also called as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection 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) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $200