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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W510 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 145
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was unveiled 3 years later than the W510 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 135 matches up against the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony W510

 ELPH 135 W510 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Canon ELPH 135

 W510 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W510

 ELPH 135 W510 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 135 against the W510.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 135 and W510.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 135 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography features
Sony W510 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography details
Sony W510 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography info
Sony W510 Travel photography info
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W510
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also Known as IXUS 145 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $99