Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Released February 2014
- Other Name is IXUS 155
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released February 2010

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and S3000 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 150 IS was introduced 4 years after the S3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the ELPH 150 IS scores against the S3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Nikon S3000
ELPH 150 IS | S3000 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
S3000 | ELPH 150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3000
ELPH 150 IS | S3000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S3000 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Nikon S3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the S3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and S3000.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 150 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3000 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 155 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $149 | $150 |