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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill 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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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing ELPH 150 IS and DP1 Merrill, two Compact cameras from Canon and Sigma. Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS is a Ultracompact class camera and Sigma DP1 Merrill is a Large Sensor Compact class camera.

Canon ELPH 150 IS was introduced to market in February 2014 and Sigma DP1 Merrill was launched in February 2012. As you can see, DP1 Merrill is 2 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 Sigma DP1 Merrill 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

Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-08
  • 15MP - APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Mount
  • " Fixed Type Screen
  • fps continuous shooting
  • - 640 x 480 video resolution
  • 330g. 122 x 67 x 64 mm

Sigma DP1 Merrill was replaced by Sigma DP2 Merrill. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
Sigma DP2 Merrill vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill 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 Sigma DP1 Merrill
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 15 MP 33% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 2.7 inches larger display
Weight
142 g vs 330 g 188 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs mm 240 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480 Higher Resolution Video
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Reasons to choose Sigma DP1 Merrill 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
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
mm vs 24mm 24 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
LCD Screen Size
" vs " Small display
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 Sigma DP1 Merrill: 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 Sigma DP1 Merrill 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). Sigma DP1 Merrill has external dimensions of 122 x 67 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.64 x 2.52″) and weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill. Canon ELPH 150 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 27mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 40mm thinner than Sigma DP1 Merrill.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill 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 (188g ) than the Sigma DP1 Merrill which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
DP1 Merrill
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
DP1 Merrill
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Sigma DP1 Merrill 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

Canon ELPH 150 IS's 2.70" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sigma DP1 Merrill's screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill: 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, Sigma DP1 Merrill has a 15.0MP APS-C (24 x 16 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and features Dual TRUE II engine processor.

Canon ELPH 150 IS's sensor provides 5MP more than Sigma DP1 Merrill'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 DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill Cameras


As seen above, Sigma DP1 Merrill has a 13.7x 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 Sigma DP1 Merrill Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Sigma DP1 Merrill features a F2.8 zoom lens.

Sigma DP1 Merrill has 24mm wider coverage than the Canon ELPH 150 IS. At f2.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 240mm longer reach than the Sigma DP1 Merrill. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sigma DP1 Merrill is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
DP1 Merrill
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
DP1 Merrill
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
DP1 Merrill
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
DP1 Merrill
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Sigma DP1 Merrill 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

Sigma DP1 Merrill 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 (24 x 16 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP1 Merrill 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 (24 x 16 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Sigma DP1 Merrill 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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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP1 Merrill 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 (24 x 16 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
330g
Body Thickness 64mm
X Optical Zoom
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sigma DP1 Merrill 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 (24 x 16 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Sigma DP1 Merrill: 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 Sigma DP1 Merrill, 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 Sigma DP1 Merrill 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
Sigma DP1 Merrill
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #56 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #724 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Sigma DP1 Merrill 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, Sigma DP1 Merrill is the better camera overall.

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Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Sigma DP1 Merrill
Brand Canon Sigma
Announced 2014-02-12 2012-02-08
Body Type Ultracompact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Size 1/2.3' APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 24 x 16 mm
Area 28.07mm2 384.00mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 4704x3136
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 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×) no lens
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" "
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps n/a
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 720 640 x 480
Video Formats H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 330g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 122 x 67 x 64mm
Battery Life 230 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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