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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S01

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S01 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 155
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S01 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and S01 (10MP) and the ELPH 150 IS (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 150 IS was released 8 months later than the S01 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the S01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Nikon S01

 ELPH 150 IS S01 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2013Fresher by 8 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 S01 ELPH 150 IS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S01

 ELPH 150 IS S01 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys outer 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) and the Nikon S01 has specifications of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS vs the S01.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and S01 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and S01.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 150 IS due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 150 IS will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S01
33
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than others (96g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S01
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S01
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
55
lighter than others (96g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S01 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S01 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
27
touchscreen
lighter than others (96 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S01
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISNikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Nikon Coolpix S01
Otherwise known as IXUS 155 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 96 grams (0.21 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 190 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One -
Cost at release $149 $170