Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-150-IS/Canon-ELPH-150-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Other Name is IXUS 155
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 Overview
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.
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Nikon S220
ELPH 150 IS | S220 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
S220 | ELPH 150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S220
ELPH 150 IS | S220 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 size comparison Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-150-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S220-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and S220 is 95 and 97 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-150-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S220-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-150-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S220-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-150-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S220-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Nikon Coolpix S220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Nikon Coolpix S220 |
Other name | IXUS 155 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 100 gr (0.22 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $149 | $56 |