Reasons to choose PowerShot ELPH 135
Released in 2014, PowerShot ELPH 135 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 127 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135
vs Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot ELPH 13528 mm²
PowerShot A4000 IS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot ELPH 135 and PowerShot A4000 IS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot ELPH 135MetricPowerShot A4000 IS
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,280 × 720Maximum video—
127 gWeight145 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Battery Pack NB-11L/NB-11LHBatteryLithium-Ion NB-11L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot ELPH 135 and PowerShot A4000 IS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot ELPH 135 has the lighter body. The PowerShot ELPH 135 and PowerShot A4000 IS have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot ELPH 135 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A4000 IS
Released in 2012, PowerShot A4000 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 145 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.