Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 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
- Released February 2014
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 135 was launched 3 years later than the W530 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 135 matches up versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony W530
ELPH 135 | W530 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon ELPH 135
W530 | ELPH 135 |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W530
ELPH 135 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the W530.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 135 and W530.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 135 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 135 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Also called as | IXUS 145 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 127 grams (0.28 lb) | 113 grams (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $119 | $269 |