Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S70
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S70 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
- Revealed February 2014
- Alternate Name is IXUS 155
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S70 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and S70 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ELPH 150 IS was launched 4 years later than the S70 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up vs the S70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Nikon Coolpix S70. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Nikon S70
ELPH 150 IS | S70 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | August 2009 | Fresher by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS
S70 | ELPH 150 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 288k | 230k | Crisper display (+58k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S70
ELPH 150 IS | S70 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys outer dimensions 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 S70 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the S70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and S70 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and S70.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 150 IS to give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 150 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS | Nikon Coolpix S70 |
Other name | IXUS 155 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 288k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $149 | $290 |