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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W830

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
26 Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
37

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W830 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 135 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was manufactured 2 months after the W830 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 135 grades vs the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony W830

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Canon ELPH 135

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W830

		

		

			
 ELPH 135 W830 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Same generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 135 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 135 versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the W830.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W830 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and W830.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W830 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography features
Sony W830 Portrait photography features
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
38
 resolution is good (20MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
58
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon ELPH 135
Sports photography with Sony W830
41
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good MP (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Sony W830
66
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
 resolution is good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography details
Sony W830 Landscape photography details
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging advice
Sony W830 Vlogging advice
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone jack
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony W830 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony W830
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Other name IXUS 145 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2014-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $119 $128