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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 145
Sony W380
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony W380

 ELPH 135 W380 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon ELPH 135

 W380 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W380

 ELPH 135 W380 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography details
Sony W380 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging features
Sony W380 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W380
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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