Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus 5010

Below, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and 5010 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was manufactured 4 years later than the 5010 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up against the 5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Stylus 5010. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS provides external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus 5010 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 150 IS vs the 5010.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and 5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and 5010.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 150 IS to render extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.