Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Casio EX-S200

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Casio EX-S200, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and EX-S200 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was released 3 years after the EX-S200 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS scores against the EX-S200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Casio Exilim EX-S200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-S200 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 150 IS versus the EX-S200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and EX-S200 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and EX-S200.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 150 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.