Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 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
- Revealed February 2014
- Also referred to as IXUS 155
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2015

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 150 IS was announced 11 months earlier than the S2900 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up versus the S2900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Nikon S2900
ELPH 150 IS | S2900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
S2900 | ELPH 150 IS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S2900
ELPH 150 IS | S2900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 150 IS against the S2900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and S2900.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 150 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Nikon Coolpix S2900 |
Also Known as | IXUS 155 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 pounds) | 119g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $149 | $117 |