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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST6500 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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16 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing ELPH 150 IS and ST6500, two Ultracompact cameras from Canon and Samsung. Both cameras have 1/2.3" sensors but Canon ELPH 150 IS has a 20.0 MP and Samsung ST6500 has a 16.0 MP resolution. Canon ELPH 150 IS was introduced to market in February 2014 and Samsung ST6500 was launched in January 2011. As you can see, ST6500 is 3 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 Samsung ST6500 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

Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-01-19
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 26-130 mm Zoom Lens
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Unknown continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • g. 102 x 57 x 19 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500 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 Samsung ST6500
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
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 26mm 2 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 130mm 110 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Samsung ST6500 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
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
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Weight
g vs 142 g 142 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
vs 3.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
vs 6.90 faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500
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 Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs fps Slow shooting speeds
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
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST6500: 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 Samsung ST6500 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 ST6500 has external dimensions of 102 x 57 x 19 mm (4.02 x 2.24 x 0.75″) and weighs (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung ST6500 is 142g lighter than the Canon ELPH 150 IS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Samsung ST6500 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 ST6500'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 Samsung ST6500: 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, Samsung ST6500 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and ST6500 sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500 Cameras


Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500 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 Samsung ST6500 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Samsung ST6500 features a 26-130 mm 5× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 150 IS has 2mm wider coverage than the Samsung ST6500. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f, Samsung ST6500 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 110mm longer reach than the Samsung ST6500. However, with a max aperture of f, Samsung ST6500 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
ST6500
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
ST6500
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
ST6500
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung ST6500 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

Samsung ST6500 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
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 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
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Samsung ST6500 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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Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 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

Samsung ST6500 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 Lens at Tele: f
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
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
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Samsung ST6500 for Daily Photography

POOR
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
Body Thickness 19mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Samsung ST6500 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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26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 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 Samsung ST6500: 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 Samsung ST6500, 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 ST6500 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
Samsung ST6500
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #136 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1174 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 150 IS is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung ST6500 in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Samsung ST6500 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Samsung ST6500
Brand Canon Samsung
Announced 2014-02-12 2011-01-19
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 28.07mm2 27.72mm2
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 80 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×) 26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 no lens
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 460k 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 No
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 n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g n/a
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 102 x 57 x 19mm
Battery Life 230 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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