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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 155
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Nikon L32

 ELPH 150 IS L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 L32 ELPH 150 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L32

 ELPH 150 IS L32 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Street photography with Nikon L32
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon L32 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good battery (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L32
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
good battery (320 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery (320 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon L32 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (164 grams)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L32
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISNikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Nikon Coolpix L32
Also referred to as IXUS 155 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $120