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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 155
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was introduced 4 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 150 IS matches up vs the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Samsung TL225

 ELPH 150 IS TL225 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 TL225 ELPH 150 IS 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung TL225

 ELPH 150 IS TL225 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to 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") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the TL225.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and TL225.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 150 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (187 grams)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung TL225
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISSamsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Samsung TL225
Alternative name IXUS 155 ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $488