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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 155
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was announced 4 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up versus the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Samsung ST100

 ELPH 150 IS ST100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 ST100 ELPH 150 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST100

 ELPH 150 IS ST100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 150 IS provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the ST100.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and ST100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and ST100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon ELPH 150 IS to show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 150 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography details
Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISSamsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Samsung ST100
Also Known as IXUS 155 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $250