Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W380

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was released 4 years later than the W380 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 150 IS scores versus the W380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Sony W380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS against the W380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and W380.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 150 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.