Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon AW130

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Nikon AW130, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and AW130 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was announced 12 months prior to the AW130 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 150 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon AW130 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up versus the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the AW130.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and AW130 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and AW130.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 150 IS to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 150 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.