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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 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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12 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 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 Olympus Tough-3000, which was introduced in January 2010 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, Tough-3000 is 4 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 Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Tough-3000 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

Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-01-07
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 28-102 mm F3.5-5.1 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 159g. 96 x 65 x 23 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Also known as mju Tough 3000

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Tough-3000 compares 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 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Weight
142 g vs 159 g 17 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 102mm 138 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 3.6× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.00 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
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Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Internal Storage
1 GB vs None Extra built-in storage
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
5.10 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
2.35µm2 vs 1.41µm2 66% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Sensor-shift 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 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
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 Size
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
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
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000: 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 Olympus Tough-3000 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). Olympus Tough-3000 has external dimensions of 96 x 65 x 23 mm (3.78 x 2.56 x 0.92″) and weighs 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Tough-3000. Canon ELPH 150 IS is 1mm narrower and 8mm shorter than Olympus Tough-3000 but it is also 1mm thicker.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Tough-3000 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

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 17g lighter than the Olympus Tough-3000 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
Tough-3000
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
Tough-3000
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of Tough-3000, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to ELPH 150 IS.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Tough-3000's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 2.70".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000: 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, Olympus Tough-3000 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III processor.

Canon ELPH 150 IS's sensor provides 8MP more than Olympus Tough-3000's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and Tough-3000 sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Tough-3000 Cameras


Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Tough-3000 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 Olympus Tough-3000 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Olympus Tough-3000 features a 28-102 mm F3.5-5.1 3.6× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 150 IS has 4mm wider coverage than the Olympus Tough-3000. At f3.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 138mm longer reach than the Olympus Tough-3000. However, with a max aperture of f5.10, Olympus Tough-3000 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
Tough-3000
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
Tough-3000
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
Tough-3000
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
Tough-3000
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Tough-3000 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus Tough-3000 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

Olympus Tough-3000 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: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 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

Olympus Tough-3000 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
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 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

Olympus Tough-3000 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
Environmental Sealings
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
Focus Points
102 mm Tele Lens
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus Tough-3000 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
159g
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
3.6X Optical Zoom
Read the details

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus Tough-3000 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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Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000: 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 Olympus Tough-3000, 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 Olympus Tough-3000 scores compare:

Canon ELPH 150 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #95 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1099 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Olympus Tough-3000
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #188 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #796 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Olympus Tough-3000 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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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Brand Canon Olympus
Announced 2014-02-12 2010-01-07
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3' 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 28.07mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 64 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×) 28-102 mm (3.6×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F3.5-5.1
Macro Focus Range 1cm 2cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 2.70"
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 Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 4.00 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 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 159g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 96 x 65 x 23mm
Battery Life 230 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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