Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2014
- Also Known as IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 135 was revealed 4 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 135 scores against the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony W380
ELPH 135 | W380 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon ELPH 135
W380 | ELPH 135 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W380
ELPH 135 | W380 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 features 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 W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 135 versus Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 135 and the W380.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and W380.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 135 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 145 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.80 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $119 | $44 |