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 WB30F 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 WB30F has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 17 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.67″) 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 Samsung WB30F. Canon ELPH 150 IS is 3mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Samsung WB30F but it is also 7mm thicker.
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung WB30F Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung WB30F.
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung WB30F Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung WB30F is 14g lighter than the Canon ELPH 150 IS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weight Comparison
Compact Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Compact Cameras
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F'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 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 WB30F 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 WB30F sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung WB30F Cameras
Canon ELPH 150 IS and Samsung WB30F 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 features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Samsung WB30F features a 24-240 mm F3.1-6.3 10× zoom lens.
Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.00, Canon ELPH 150 IS is faster than Samsung WB30F at this focal length.
Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 240mm. However, with a max aperture of f6.30, Samsung WB30F is faster than Canon ELPH 150 IS at this focal length.
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 WB30F 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 WB30F 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
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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography
Samsung WB30F 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
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
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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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography
Samsung WB30F 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
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Wireless Connection
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
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
Read the details
Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography
Samsung WB30F 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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Compact Body
128g
Body Thickness 17mm
10.0X 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
Samsung WB30F 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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24 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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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 WB30F, 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 WB30F scores compare:
Canon ELPH 150 IS
Ranked
#94 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked
#1051 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Samsung WB30F
Ranked
#286 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked
#909 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F 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 Samsung WB30F.
General |
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS |
Samsung WB30F |
Brand |
Canon |
Samsung |
Announced |
2014-02-12 |
2013-01-07 |
Body Type |
Ultracompact |
Compact |
Sensor |
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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 x3456 |
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×) |
24-240 mm (10×) |
Max Aperture |
F3.0-6.9 |
F3.1-6.3 |
Macro Focus Range |
1cm |
n/a |
Screen |
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Type |
Fixed type |
Fixed type |
Size |
2.7" |
3" |
Resolution |
230k dots |
230k dots |
Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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Viewfinder |
None |
None |
Photography Features |
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Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/2000s |
1/2000s |
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 |
1280 x 720 |
Video Formats |
H.264 |
MPEG-4, 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 |
128g |
Dimensions |
95 x 57 x 24mm |
98 x 58 x 17mm |
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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Report a correction |
Report a correction |