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Overview
In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and the Canon PowerShot ELPH 135, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.
Both cameras were introduced in February 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.
Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 135.
PROS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
Cheap
Video Capture
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
Cheap
Video Capture
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Light - 127 g (0.28 lb / 4.48 oz)
CONS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
Small Sensor
Timelapse Recording
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 230 shots
Small Sensor
Timelapse Recording
9 Focus Points
1 Cross-type Focus Points
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 230 shots
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.
STRENGTHS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
Cheap
$149.99
$119.99
Video Capture
High Native ISO
1,600
1,600
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Light
142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
127 g (0.28 lb / 4.48 oz)
WEAKNESSES
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
Small Sensor
1/2.3-inch
1/2.3-inch
Timelapse Recording
Few Focus Points
9
9
Few Cross-type Focus Points
0
1
Screen Type
Fixed
Fixed
Low Resolution Screen
230k dot
230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)
1/2000 sec
1/2000 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting
0.8 fps
0.8 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution
1280 x 720
1280 x 720
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life
230 shots
230 shots
Screen
Screen
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.
Sensor
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS features a 20.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.
Photography Features
Cameras are equipped with DIGIC 4+ processor.
Image Stabilization
The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.
Connectivity, Battery and Storage
USB Inputs
Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.
Battery
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS comes with NB-11LH battery pack with battery life of 230 shots and Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 comes with NB-11L battery pack with battery life of 230 shots.
External Storage Slots
Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot ELPH 135. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.
Flash
Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m on Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot ELPH 135..
Physical Parameters
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94") and Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 body has dimensions of 95 x 54 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.13 x 0.87"). Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) and Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 weighs 127 g (0.28 lb / 4.48 oz).
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
95 mm
57 mm
95 mm
54 mm
57 mm
54 mm
Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.
Landscape Photography
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
POOR
50
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
POOR
48
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
POOR
52
1,600 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
Short Battery Life - 230 shots
AVERAGE
68
1,600 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
1 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
Short Battery Life - 230 shots
Wildlife Photography
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
AVERAGE
62
1,600 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 230 shots
AVERAGE
67
1,600 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
1 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 230 shots
Portrait Photography
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
AVERAGE
57
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
AVERAGE
67
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
1 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Street Photography
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
GOOD
83
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
GOOD
83
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
1 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 127 g (0.28 lb / 4.48 oz)
Travel Photography
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
EXCELLENT
87
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
Short Battery Life - 230 shots
EXCELLENT
87
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 127 g (0.28 lb / 4.48 oz)
Short Battery Life - 230 shots
Evaluations
We evaluate Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 and give them scores of 40 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
OVERALL
40
OVERALL
50
Sensor
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
POOR
47
Small Sensor
Sensor Resolution - 20.0 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
POOR
46
Small Sensor
Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
1,600 Highest Native ISO
Photo
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
AVERAGE
61
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
AVERAGE
60
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Video
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
POOR
43
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
POOR
43
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
Focusing
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
BAD
0
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
AVERAGE
68
9 Focus Points
1 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
POOR
50
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
POOR
50
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Connectivity
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
BAD
36
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
BAD
36
No HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
POOR
45
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
Short Battery Life - 230 shots
POOR
46
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 127 g (0.28 lb / 4.48 oz)
Short Battery Life - 230 shots
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