Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus FE-25

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and FE-25 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was introduced 5 years later than the FE-25 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 150 IS scores against the FE-25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Olympus FE-25. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-25 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys outside 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 Olympus FE-25 has proportions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS against the FE-25.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and FE-25 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and FE-25.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to render extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.