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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

12 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, which was introduced in November 2009 is a Advanced Mirrorless camera with a 12.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 5 years older than ELPH 150 IS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2009-11-10
  • 12MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 50 mm F2.5 Zoom Lens
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 453g. 114 x 70 x 77 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Weight
142 g vs 453 g 311 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 50mm 26 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 50mm 190 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 1× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
4.0m vs 3.0m 1m longer range


Reasons to choose Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
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
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/3200s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
3.0fps vs 1.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
320 shots vs 230 shots 90 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
2.50 vs 3.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.50 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
30.35µm2 vs 1.41µm2 2052% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro: 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 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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). Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has external dimensions of 114 x 70 x 77 mm (4.49 x 2.76 x 3.03″) and weighs 453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. Canon ELPH 150 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 53mm thinner than Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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 significantly lighter (311g ) than the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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 Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro'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 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro: 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, Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has a 12.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features GR engine III processor.

Canon ELPH 150 IS's sensor provides 8MP more than Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro'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 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Cameras


As seen above, Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has a 13.2x Larger sensor area than Canon ELPH 150 IS. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro features a 50 mm F2.5 1× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 150 IS has 26mm wider coverage than the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.50, Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 190mm longer reach than the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. However, with a max aperture of f2.50, Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Mirrorless Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Mirrorless Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Mirrorless Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.50
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
No Live-view
50 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
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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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
50 mm Tele Lens
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Medium size Body
453g
Body Thickness 77mm
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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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Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
50 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro: 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 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, 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 Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #117 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #514 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon ELPH 150 IS in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon ELPH 150 IS. Otherwise, Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is the better camera overall.

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Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Brand Canon Ricoh
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-11-10
Body Type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3" APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.6 x 15.7 mm
Area 28.07mm2 370.52mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 2848
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 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×) 50 mm (1×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F2.5
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Max Flash Sync n/a s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 3.0 fps
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 453g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 114 x 70 x 77mm
Battery Life 230 shots 320 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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