Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S6400

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and S6400 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was revealed 18 months later than the S6400 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 150 IS scores versus the S6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6400. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Nikon S6400 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S6400 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS against the S6400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and S6400 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and S6400.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 150 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.