Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220

Let's look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and S220 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the S220 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 150 IS grades versus the S220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Nikon Coolpix S220. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Nikon S220 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S220 has measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 150 IS vs the S220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and S220 is 95 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and S220.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to render extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.