Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS

Below, we will be looking at the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon SD1300 IS, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and SD1300 IS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the SD1300 IS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 150 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SD1300 IS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the SD1300 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Canon SD1300 IS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon SD1300 IS has specifications of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the SD1300 IS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and SD1300 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and SD1300 IS.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to provide extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 150 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.