Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung CL5

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the ELPH 150 IS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 150 IS was launched 5 years after the CL5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up against the CL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got physical measurements 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 Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung CL5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS versus the CL5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and CL5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 150 IS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 150 IS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 150 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.