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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 140
Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 155
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Canon ELPH 150 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the ELPH 150 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 130 scores versus the ELPH 150 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 ELPH 130 ELPH 150 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Canon ELPH 130

 ELPH 150 IS ELPH 130 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Canon ELPH 150 IS

 ELPH 130 ELPH 150 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Canon ELPH 150 IS has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 130 against the ELPH 150 IS.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and ELPH 150 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and ELPH 150 IS.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 130 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography info
Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography info
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Street photography camera
Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography info
Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 130
Travel photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
63
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Vlogging camera
Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Canon ELPH 150 IS
 Canon ELPH 130Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 130 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Also referred to as IXUS 140 IXUS 155
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 Digic 4+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $149