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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W810 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 Known as IXUS 145
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was introduced 2 months after the W810 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 135 grades against the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony W810

 ELPH 135 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon ELPH 135

 W810 ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W810

 ELPH 135 W810 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 135 features physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 135 against the W810.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and W810.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography information
Sony W810 Travel photography information
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Sony W810
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 135
Vlogging with Sony W810
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W810
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Otherwise known as IXUS 145 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 images 200 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $119 $100