Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS

Below, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon ELPH 150 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and ELPH 150 IS (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 4 years prior to the ELPH 150 IS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the ELPH 150 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 150 IS has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon ELPH 150 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the ELPH 150 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and ELPH 150 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and ELPH 150 IS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.