Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sony W830

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was introduced 2 months after the W830 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 150 IS comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the W830.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 150 IS and W830.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.