Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3700

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and the S3700 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was brought out 11 months earlier than the S3700 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up against the S3700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3700. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Nikon S3700 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 150 IS offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the S3700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and S3700 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and S3700.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged ELPH 150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.