Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon A100

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon A100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and the A100 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was revealed 23 months prior to the A100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ELPH 150 IS grades vs the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Nikon Coolpix A100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Nikon A100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS comes with outside 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) whilst the Nikon A100 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS versus the A100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and A100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older ELPH 150 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.