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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L820 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 Nikon L820 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Canon ELPH 150 IS, which was introduced in February 2014 is a Ultracompact camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Nikon L820, which was introduced in January 2013 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor. There is 12 months difference between ELPH 150 IS and L820 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger ELPH 150 IS, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L820 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

Nikon L820 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-29
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 23-675 mm F3.0-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 8 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240 fps High-Speed Video
  • 470g. 111 x 76 x 85 mm
  • Replaced Nikon Coolpix L810 Compare

Nikon L820 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix L830. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Nikon Coolpix L820
Nikon Coolpix L830 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 Nikon L820 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 Nikon Coolpix L820
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Weight
142 g vs 470 g 328 g lighter


Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix L820 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
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
921k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
8.0fps vs 1.0fps 7 fps faster
Battery Life
320 shots vs 230 shots 90 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide
23mm vs 24mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
675mm vs 240mm 435 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30× vs 10× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
5.80 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Nikon Coolpix L820
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 23mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 675mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Nikon Coolpix L820
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
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 5.80 Slow lenses at tele
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L820: 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 Nikon L820 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). Nikon L820 has external dimensions of 111 x 76 x 85 mm (4.37 x 2.99 x 3.35″) and weighs 470 g (1.04 lb / 16.58 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L820. Canon ELPH 150 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 61mm thinner than Nikon L820.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L820 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L820 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L820.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L820 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L820 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L820.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L820 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L820 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 (328g ) than the Nikon L820 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Nikon Coolpix L820 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
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon L820'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 Nikon L820: 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, Nikon L820 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.16 x 4.62 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and L820 sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L820 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L820 Cameras


Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L820 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon L820 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Nikon L820 features a 23-675 mm F3.0-5.8 30× zoom lens.

Nikon L820 has 1mm wider coverage than the Canon ELPH 150 IS. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.00 at the wide end. On the tele end, Nikon L820 has 435mm longer reach than the Canon ELPH 150 IS. At f5.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
L820
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
L820
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
L820
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
L820
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L820 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon L820 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

Nikon L820 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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Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon L820 for Street Photography

POOR
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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Live-view
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon L820 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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Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
675 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon L820 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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29.3X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
470g
Body Thickness 85mm
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon L820 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
Read the details
23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3″ (6.16 x 4.62 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 Nikon L820: 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 Nikon L820, 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 Nikon L820 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
Nikon L820
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #112 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #1118 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 150 IS scores higher than the Nikon L820 thanks to its better general imaging quality, compact size and higher value for the money. On the other hand, Nikon L820 has some extra features which may become a game changer if you have some specific requirements.
We recommend you to read our detailed Pro's and Con's section and see if any Pro of Nikon L820 is a must-have for you. If not, choose the Canon ELPH 150 IS.

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Nikon L820 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Nikon Coolpix L820
Brand Canon Nikon
Announced 2014-02-12 2013-01-29
Body Type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.46mm2
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 125 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 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-240 mm (10×) 23-675 mm (30×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F3.0-5.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 8.0 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 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 470g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 111 x 76 x 85mm
Battery Life 230 shots 320 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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