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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 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
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 145
Sony W530
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony W530

 ELPH 135 W530 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Canon ELPH 135

 W530 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W530

 ELPH 135 W530 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W530 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography info
Sony W530 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Sony W530
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography details
Sony W530 Travel photography details
66
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography details
Sony W530 Landscape photography details
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 135
Vlogging with Sony W530
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W530
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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