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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Other Name is IXUS 145
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was announced very close to the WX220 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 135 grades versus the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Sony WX220

 ELPH 135 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon ELPH 135

 WX220 ELPH 135 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Sony WX220

 ELPH 135 WX220 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the WX220.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 135 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and WX220.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX220 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 135
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Sony WX220
66
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography information
Sony WX220 Landscape photography information
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging features
Sony WX220 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Alternative name IXUS 145 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 pictures 210 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $198