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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(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
Nikon S2900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Nikon S2900

 ELPH 150 IS S2900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 S2900 ELPH 150 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S2900

 ELPH 150 IS S2900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
good MP (20MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S2900 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S2900 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S2900 Travel photography information
67
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
good battery pack (250 shots)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S2900
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISNikon Coolpix S2900
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