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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Also Known as IXUS 145
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was launched 3 years after the W560 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 135 grades vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony W560

 ELPH 135 W560 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon ELPH 135

 W560 ELPH 135 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W560

 ELPH 135 W560 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 135 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 135 versus the W560.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and W560.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 135 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 135
Portrait photography with Sony W560
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography information
Sony W560 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
66
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 135
Vlogging with Sony W560
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W560
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also referred to as IXUS 145 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery form 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $119 $139