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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS 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 SX700 HS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras by Canon. Canon ELPH 150 IS was introduced to market in February 2014 and Canon SX700 HS was launched in February 2014. Both ELPH 150 IS and SX700 HS were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Both cameras have 1/2.3" sensors but Canon ELPH 150 IS has a 20.0 MP and Canon SX700 HS has a 16.0 MP resolution.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS 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
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 142g. 95 x 57 x 24 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 155

Canon SX700 HS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-12
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 25-750 mm F3.2-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 9 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240 fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 269g. 113 x 66 x 35 mm

Canon SX700 HS was replaced by Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS over Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Weight
142 g vs 269 g 127 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.00 vs 3.20 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
4.0m vs 3.5m 0.5m longer range


Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot SX700 HS over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/3200s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
9.0fps vs 1.0fps 8 fps faster
Battery Life
250 shots vs 230 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
750mm vs 240mm 510 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30x vs 10× more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 750mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
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
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 SX700 HS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS 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 SX700 HS has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 35 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.38″) and weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS. Canon ELPH 150 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Canon SX700 HS.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 150 IS is significantly lighter (127g ) than the Canon SX700 HS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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ELPH 150 IS
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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ELPH 150 IS
SX700 HS
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Canon PowerShot SX700 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 SX700 HS's 3" 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 SX700 HS: 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 SX700 HS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Digic 6 processor.

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and SX700 HS sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS Cameras


Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS have 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 SX700 HS Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Canon SX700 HS features a 25-750 mm F3.2-6.9 30x zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 150 IS has 1mm wider coverage than the Canon SX700 HS. At f3.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon SX700 HS has 510mm longer reach than the Canon ELPH 150 IS. Both cameras has a max aperture of f6.90 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
SX700 HS
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
SX700 HS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
SX700 HS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
SX700 HS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Canon SX700 HS 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 SX700 HS 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
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
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
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon SX700 HS for Street Photography

GOOD
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
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon SX700 HS 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
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 9.0fps
Wireless Connection
750 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon SX700 HS for Daily Photography

GOOD
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
269g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon SX700 HS 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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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 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 Environmental Sealings
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS: 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 SX700 HS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 SX700 HS scores compare:

Canon ELPH 150 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #94 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1051 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Canon SX700 HS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #59 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #485 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Canon SX700 HS has a higher Overall Score than the Canon ELPH 150 IS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2014-02-12 2014-02-12
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
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 3,200 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×) 25-750 mm (30x)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F3.2-6.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 3.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 9.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 269g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 113 x 66 x 35mm
Battery Life 230 shots 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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