Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S230

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and S230 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was released 5 years later than the S230 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the S230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys outer measurements 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 S230 has sizing of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the S230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and S230.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 150 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.