Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and the L32 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was brought out 11 months earlier than the L32 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 150 IS scores versus the L32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Nikon Coolpix L32. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Nikon L32 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got 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 Nikon L32 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS versus the L32.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and L32 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and L32.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older ELPH 150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.