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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3300 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 S3300 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Canon and Nikon. Canon ELPH 150 IS was introduced to market in February 2014 and Nikon S3300 was launched in February 2012. As you can see, S3300 is 2 years older than ELPH 150 IS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Both cameras have 1/2.3" sensors but Canon ELPH 150 IS has a 20.0 MP and Nikon S3300 has a 16.0 MP resolution.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3300 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 S3300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-01
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 26-156 mm F3.5-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • Unknown continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 128g. 95 x 58 x 19 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3300 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 S3300
Max 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 26mm 2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 156mm 84 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 6× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.00 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide


Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S3300 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
Weight
128 g vs 142 g 14 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3300
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 Nikon Coolpix S3300
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
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 2.7" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
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 6.50 Slow lenses at tele
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3300: 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 S3300 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 S3300 has external dimensions of 95 x 58 x 19 mm (3.74 x 2.28 x 0.75″) and weighs 128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3300.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3300 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3300 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3300.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3300 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3300 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S3300 is 14g lighter than the Canon ELPH 150 IS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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ELPH 150 IS
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Thickness Comparison

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ELPH 150 IS
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Average
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Nikon Coolpix S3300 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 ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3300's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 2.7".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3300: 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 S3300 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and S3300 sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3300 Cameras


Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3300 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 Nikon S3300 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Nikon S3300 features a 26-156 mm F3.5-6.5 6× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 150 IS has 2mm wider coverage than the Nikon S3300. At f3.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 84mm longer reach than the Nikon S3300. However, with a max aperture of f6.50, Nikon S3300 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
S3300
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
S3300
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
S3300
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
S3300
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3300 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Nikon S3300 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 S3300 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
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 Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon S3300 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
26 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

Nikon S3300 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
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
156 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 180 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon S3300 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
128g
Body Thickness 19mm
6.0X 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

Nikon S3300 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
26 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 Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Nikon S3300: 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 S3300, 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 S3300 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 S3300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #290 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #915 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Nikon S3300 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 S3300 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 Nikon S3300.

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Nikon S3300 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Brand Canon Nikon
Announced 2014-02-12 2012-02-01
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
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 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-240 mm (10×) 26-156 mm (6×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F3.5-6.5
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 2.7"
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
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 128g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 95 x 58 x 19mm
Battery Life 230 shots 180 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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