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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A10

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
21
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
23
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A10 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Also referred to as IXUS 155
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2016
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A10 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Nikon A10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and A10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was introduced 23 months before the A10 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up versus the A10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Nikon A10

 ELPH 150 IS A10 

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 A10 ELPH 150 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2014Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon A10

 ELPH 150 IS A10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon A10 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 150 IS against the A10.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and A10 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and A10.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 150 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon A10
33
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography information
Nikon A10 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography information
Nikon A10 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography info
Nikon A10 Travel photography info
66
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging details
Nikon A10 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
30
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon A10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISNikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Nikon Coolpix A10
Also called as IXUS 155 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2016-01-14
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 142 gr (0.31 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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