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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 155
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was revealed 3 years after the PL120 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up versus the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Samsung PL120

 ELPH 150 IS PL120 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 PL120 ELPH 150 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung PL120

 ELPH 150 IS PL120 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys exterior measurements 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 Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the PL120.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and PL120.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 150 IS to give greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 150 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography features
Samsung PL120 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Travel photography with Samsung PL120
67
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
33
great maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Vlogging with Samsung PL120
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
31
great maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung PL120
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISSamsung PL120
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Samsung PL120
Also referred to as IXUS 155 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 -
Cost at launch $149 $150