- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.0 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon 150 IS Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | R50 | 150 IS |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $250.00 | $149.99 |
Street Price: | $149.00 | |
Date Available: | 2008-03-31 | 2014-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | No | Yes |
Weight: | 4.1 oz (116 g) |
5.0 oz
(142 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (97 x 56 x 23 mm) |
3.8 x
2.2 x
0.9 in. (95 x 57 x 24 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 20.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.69 microns | 1.20 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2288 x 1712 (3.9 MP, Other), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
5152 x 3864
(19.9 MP,
4:3), 5152 x 2896 (14.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 0.8 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30)
320x240 (15) |
1280x720 (25p)
640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Quicktime) | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | No |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Ricoh Zoom Lens | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 36 - 180mm | 24 - 240mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 31.5mm | 4.3 - 43mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 10.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? | f/3.0 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - ?? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
10 -
100 cm 3.9 - 39.4 in |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 4x | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Multi AF (CCD method, 9-point range finder) / Spot AF (CCD method) | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,400 dots (78,000 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 57.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, ISO 100–1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Outdoors, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 1 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 1.8EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 256-segment multi, center-weighted, spot | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Auto, Sports, Portrait, Landscape, Night view portrait, Fireworks, Lamp, Still image with audio, Best shot, Face chaser, Cosmetic, Monochrome, Sepia, Contrast, Vivid | Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Forced, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Wide: 40cm to 2.9m; Tele: 60cm to 1.8m | Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. - 13 ft. (W), 3.3 –-6.6 ft. (T) (50cm –-4.0m (W), (1.0m - 2.0m (T)) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | MOV (Quicktime) | MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)) |
Included Memory: | 52.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | ||
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 0.8 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 230 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 1 x proprietary DB-80 | Proprietary NB-11LH/NB-11L |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x DB-80 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-11LH Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon Software Suite CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | CCD sensor, DIGIC 4+ processor, Intelligent IS, 720p HD movies. Available in blue, red, silver and black. |