Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SH100

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up versus the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS features outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung SH100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the SH100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and SH100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 150 IS to give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 150 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.