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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 155
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was manufactured 4 years after the EX-G1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up against the EX-G1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Casio EX-G1

 ELPH 150 IS EX-G1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014November 2009Newer by 52 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 EX-G1 ELPH 150 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Casio EX-G1

 ELPH 150 IS EX-G1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS offers 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 Casio EX-G1 has dimensions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 150 IS against the EX-G1.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and EX-G1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and EX-G1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to offer extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 150 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography highlights
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
67
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (154g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Also called as IXUS 155 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2009-11-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 142g (0.31 lbs) 154g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
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 NB-11LH NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $149 $61