Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon ELPH 360 HS

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon ELPH 360 HS, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was introduced 23 months prior to the ELPH 360 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 150 IS scores vs the ELPH 360 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Canon ELPH 360 HS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS features physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon ELPH 360 HS has proportions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon ELPH 360 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the ELPH 360 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and ELPH 360 HS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and ELPH 360 HS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older ELPH 150 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.