Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST100

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.