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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Comparison

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Canon ELPH 150 IS

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing ELPH 150 IS and A3400 IS, two Compact cameras by Canon. Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS is a Ultracompact class camera and Canon PowerShot A3400 IS is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Canon ELPH 150 IS was introduced to the market in February 2014 and Canon A3400 IS was launched in February 2012. As you can see, A3400 IS is 2 years older than ELPH 150 IS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon A3400 IS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-12
  • 20MP - 1/2.3' CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 142g. 95 x 57 x 24 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 155

Canon A3400 IS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 28-140 mm F2.8-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 126g. 94 x 56 x 21 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon A3400 IS compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS over Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Battery Life
230 shots vs 180 shots 50 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 140mm 100 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
4.0m vs 3.0m 1m longer range
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot A3400 IS over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
Weight
126 g vs 142 g 16 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.00 faster lens at wide
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs 1.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
6.90 vs 6.90 Slow lenses at tele
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon A3400 IS: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon A3400 IS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 150 IS has external dimensions of 95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries). Canon A3400 IS has external dimensions of 94 x 56 x 21 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.83″) and weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and the Canon A3400 IS. Canon A3400 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Canon ELPH 150 IS.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and the Canon A3400 IS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon A3400 IS.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and the Canon A3400 IS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon A3400 IS.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon ELPH 150 IS and the Canon A3400 IS Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon A3400 IS is 16g lighter than the Canon ELPH 150 IS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
A3400 IS
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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ELPH 150 IS
A3400 IS
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Canon PowerShot A3400 IS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon A3400 IS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon ELPH 150 IS's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon A3400 IS: Sensor Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4+ processor. On the other hand, Canon A3400 IS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and A3400 IS sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon A3400 IS Cameras


Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon A3400 IS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon A3400 IS Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Canon A3400 IS features a 28-140 mm F2.8-6.9 5× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 150 IS has 4mm wider coverage than the Canon A3400 IS. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Canon A3400 IS is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 100mm longer reach than the Canon A3400 IS. Both cameras has a max aperture of f6.90 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
A3400 IS
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
A3400 IS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
A3400 IS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
A3400 IS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon A3400 IS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon A3400 IS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon A3400 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon A3400 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon A3400 IS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
240 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 180 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon A3400 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
142g
10.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
126g
Body Thickness 21mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon A3400 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon A3400 IS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon A3400 IS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon A3400 IS scores compare:

Canon ELPH 150 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #95 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1119 out of 1276 in all Cameras
Canon A3400 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #286 out of 478 in Compact cameras
Ranked #957 out of 1276 in all Cameras

Canon A3400 IS has a higher Overall Score than the Canon ELPH 150 IS. It also has more features, more compact body and offers higher value for the money. But there is one area that A3400 IS trails behind the ELPH 150 IS: Imaging
If image quality is the most important aspect in a camera, choose the Canon ELPH 150 IS. If not, we recommend the Canon A3400 IS.

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Canon A3400 IS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Canon PowerShot A3400 IS
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2014-02-12 2012-02-07
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3' 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-240 mm (10×) 28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F2.8-6.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 3.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 126g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 94 x 56 x 21mm
Battery Life 230 shots 180 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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