Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL620

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was revealed 5 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS grades vs the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got external 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) while the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS against the SL620.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and SL620.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 150 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.