Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST6500

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was announced 3 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has exterior 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) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the ST6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and ST6500.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 150 IS to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 150 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.