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 Samsung EX2F 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). Samsung EX2F has external dimensions of 112 x 62 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.44 x 1.14″) and weighs 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung EX2F. Canon ELPH 150 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Samsung EX2F.
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung EX2F Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung EX2F.
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung EX2F Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung EX2F.
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung EX2F 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 (152g ) than the Samsung EX2F which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weight Comparison
Compact Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Compact Cameras
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Samsung EX2F 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
Samsung EX2F's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon ELPH 150 IS's 2.7" screen.
Moreover, Samsung EX2F sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Canon ELPH 150 IS has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to EX2F.
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, Samsung EX2F has a 12.0MP 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .
Canon ELPH 150 IS's sensor provides 8MP more than Samsung EX2F'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 EX2F sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung EX2F Cameras
As seen above, Samsung EX2F has a 1.5x 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 features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Samsung EX2F features a 24-80 mm F1.4-2.7 3.3× zoom lens.
Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.40, Samsung EX2F is faster than Canon ELPH 150 IS at this focal length.
On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 160mm longer reach than the Samsung EX2F. However, with a max aperture of f2.70, Samsung EX2F is faster at tele end.
Wide Coverage
Compact Cameras
Max Aperture at Tele
Compact Cameras
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Max Aperture at Wide
Compact Cameras
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung EX2F 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
Samsung EX2F for Portrait Photography
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
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography
Samsung EX2F for Street Photography
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
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Read the details
Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography
Samsung EX2F for Sports Photography
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
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/s
Unknown Focus Points
80 mm Tele Lens
Read the details
Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography
Samsung EX2F for Daily Photography
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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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
294g
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
3.3X Optical Zoom
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography
Samsung EX2F for Landscape Photography
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
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
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 Samsung EX2F, 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 Samsung EX2F scores compare:
Canon ELPH 150 IS
Ranked
#94 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked
#1051 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Samsung EX2F
Ranked
#37 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#420 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Samsung EX2F 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, Samsung EX2F is the better camera overall.
General |
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS |
Samsung EX2F |
Brand |
Canon |
Samsung |
Announced |
2014-02-12 |
2012-12-18 |
Body Type |
Ultracompact |
Compact |
Sensor |
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Type |
CCD |
BSI-CMOS |
Size |
1/2.3" |
1/1.7" |
Dimensions |
6.17 x 4.55 mm |
7.44 x 5.58 mm |
Area |
28.07mm2 |
41.52mm2 |
Megapixels |
20 megapixels |
12 megapixels |
Max Resolution |
5152 x 3864 |
4000x3000 |
Max Native Light sensitivity |
1,600 ISO |
3,200 ISO |
Min Native Light sensitivity |
100 ISO |
80 ISO |
RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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AF Touch |
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AF Continuous |
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AF Single |
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AF Tracking |
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AF Selective |
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AF Center |
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AF Multi Area |
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AF Live View |
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AF Face Detection |
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AF Contrast Detection |
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AF Phase Detection |
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Number of Focus Points |
9 |
n/a |
Lens |
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Manual Focus |
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Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
Lens Focal Range |
24-240 mm (10×) |
24-80 mm (3.3×) |
Max Aperture |
F3.0-6.9 |
F1.4-2.7 |
Macro Focus Range |
1cm |
n/a |
Screen |
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Type |
Fixed type |
Fully Articulated |
Size |
2.7" |
3" |
Resolution |
230k dots |
0k dots |
Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic (optional) |
Photography Features |
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Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/2000s |
n/a |
Shutter Priority |
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Aperture Priority |
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Manual Exposure Mode |
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Custom White Balance |
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Image Stabilization |
Optical |
Optical |
Built-in Flash |
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Flash Range |
4.00 m |
n/a |
External Flash |
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Continuous Shooting |
1.0 fps |
n/a |
Multi-Segment |
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Average |
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Spot |
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Partial |
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AF-Area |
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Center Weighted |
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AE Bracketing |
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WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
H.264 |
H.264 |
Microphone Port |
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Headphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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Wireless Connectivity |
None |
Built-In |
HDMI |
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Physical |
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Environmental Sealing |
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Weight |
142g |
294g |
Dimensions |
95 x 57 x 24mm |
112 x 62 x 29mm |
Battery Life |
230 shots |
n/a |
Other Features |
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Timelapse Recording |
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GPS |
None |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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DxO Overall Score |
not tested |
48 |
DxO Color Depth |
not tested |
20.0 |
DxO Dynamic Range |
not tested |
11.5 |
DxO Low Light ISO |
not tested |
209 |
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