Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST30

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the ELPH 150 IS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor size.

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The ELPH 150 IS was revealed 3 years later than the ST30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up versus the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST30. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and ST30 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and ST30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 150 IS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon ELPH 150 IS will deliver extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ELPH 150 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.