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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S1100pj 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 155
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and S1100pj (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was introduced 3 years after the S1100pj which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS grades versus the S1100pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 150 IS S1100pj 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2010More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 S1100pj ELPH 150 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 150 IS S1100pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1100pj has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the S1100pj.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and S1100pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and S1100pj.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (180g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Travel photography camera
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (180 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1100pj as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S1100pj
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
29
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (180 grams)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISNikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Otherwise known as IXUS 155 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2010-08-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $149 $399