Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS
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Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Launched February 2014
- Also Known as IXUS 155

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and ELPH 150 IS (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A480 was announced 6 years earlier than the ELPH 150 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A480 scores versus the ELPH 150 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A480 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery and Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
A480 | ELPH 150 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Canon A480
ELPH 150 IS | A480 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Canon ELPH 150 IS
A480 | ELPH 150 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A480 has outside measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 150 IS has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A480 compared to the ELPH 150 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and ELPH 150 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and ELPH 150 IS.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to provide greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older A480 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A480 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A480 | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS |
Also referred to as | - | IXUS 155 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 4+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 5 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 230 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $210 | $149 |