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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(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
Nikon S3000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Nikon S3000

 ELPH 150 IS S3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 S3000 ELPH 150 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3000

 ELPH 150 IS S3000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography details
Nikon S3000 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S3000 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S3000
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S3000 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3000
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISNikon Coolpix S3000
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