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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 220 HS
Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 155
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and ELPH 150 IS (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was revealed 4 years before the ELPH 150 IS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the ELPH 150 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 ELPH 300 HS ELPH 150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 ELPH 150 IS ELPH 300 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 150 IS

 ELPH 300 HS ELPH 150 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 150 IS has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the ELPH 150 IS.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 150 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 150 IS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 150 IS to render extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography highlights
Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography highlights
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features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Street photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography info
Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography information
Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography information
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging details
Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging details
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon ELPH 150 IS
 Canon ELPH 300 HSCanon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Also referred to as IXUS 220 HS IXUS 155
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" 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 220 shots 230 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $149