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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 155
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was brought out 4 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS scores against the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Samsung SL720

 ELPH 150 IS SL720 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009More recent by 56 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 SL720 ELPH 150 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung SL720

 ELPH 150 IS SL720 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has physical 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 Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 150 IS against the SL720.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and SL720.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 150 IS to result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 150 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
33
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography info
Samsung SL720 Travel photography info
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung SL720 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung SL720
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISSamsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Samsung SL720
Alternative name IXUS 155 PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2009-07-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $119