Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W550

Here, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was brought out 2 years after the W550 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has got exterior measurements 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 Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the W550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and W550.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to give more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 150 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.