Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S31

Here, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S31, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and S31 (10MP) and the ELPH 150 IS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") posses totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 150 IS was introduced 8 months later than the S31 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 150 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S31 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up against the S31 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 150 IS comes with outside 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 S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS against the S31.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and S31 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and S31.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 150 IS using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon ELPH 150 IS will give more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 150 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.