Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm XQ1

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ELPH 150 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") have different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 150 IS was announced 3 months after the Fujifilm XQ1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 150 IS scores against the Fujifilm XQ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Fujifilm XQ1. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ1 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm XQ1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the Fujifilm XQ1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm XQ1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm XQ1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 150 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon ELPH 150 IS will render greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.