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The Canon IXUS 150 HS travel camera (also known as PowerShot ELPH 140 HS in some markets) is a compact camera that can easily fit in your pocket or bag, yet it boasts an 8x zoom lens and a 16 MP resolution sensor. It provides users with a maximum focal length of 224mm. So, what are its other features, and what kind of image quality does it deliver? This article below will address these questions.
Design of the Canon IXUS 150 HS Compact Camera
When viewed from the front, the Canon IXUS 150 HS compact camera features a soft, rounded design with flat sides. It's designed to be compact enough to slip into your pocket or bag effortlessly, measuring 95 x 54 x 22 mm and weighing just 127 g.
The Canon IXUS 150 HS travel camera boasts a compact and stylish design.
Front of the camera is where the lens and flash are positioned, offset to the right, while the left side of the camera body houses the embossed Canon logo. At the top edge, there are three function buttons: the power button, capture button, and zoom ring, followed by the mode selection switch.
The Canon IXUS 150 HS features a TFT touchscreen display with 2.7 inches in size and 230,000 dots.
The rear side of the camera, as usual, is where the screen is located. The Canon IXUS 150 HS boasts a TFT touchscreen display with 2.7 inches in size and 230,000 dots, positioned offset to the left. On the right side of the screen are functional buttons such as the record button and play button at the top, a navigation dial with accompanying functions in the middle, and finally, the menu button.
At the bottom edge is where you'll find the battery compartment and memory card slot, along with a tripod socket.
Looking from the back, the speaker is placed on the left side, while on the right side are the camera's connectivity ports. At the bottom edge, you'll find the battery compartment, memory card slot, and tripod socket.
Specifications and additional features of the Canon IXUS 150 HS compact camera
The Canon IXUS 150 HS compact camera features a 1/2.3-inch CCD-CMOS sensor with a resolution of 16 megapixels. It is powered by the DIGIC 4+ processing chip, offering an ISO range from 100 to 1600.
The lens of the Canon IXUS 150 HS compact camera has an 8x zoom range, equivalent to a 28-224mm focal length on a full-frame sensor.
The lens of the Canon IXUS 150 HS compact camera boasts an 8x zoom range, equivalent to a 28-224mm focal length on a full-frame sensor. It has an aperture range from f/3.2 to f/6.5 and is equipped with an Image Stabilization (IS) system. This lens excels in macro photography, with a minimum focusing distance of 1 cm.
The Canon IXUS 150 HS travel camera only supports JPEG image format with resolutions of 4608 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480. It also records videos at resolutions of 1280 x 720 (25p) and 640 x 480 (30p).
The Canon IXUS 150 HS travel camera offers a shutter speed ranging from a slowest of 15s to a fastest of 1/2000s. Its flash has an optimal operating range of 3m.
The Canon IXUS 150 HS travel camera offers a shutter speed ranging from a slowest of 15s to a fastest of 1/2000s.
The Canon IXUS 150 HS travel camera offers a variety of shooting modes such as Smart Auto, P, Portrait, Live View Control, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (4.0 MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, and Long Shutter.
The Canon IXUS 150 HS travel camera uses a lithium-ion NB-11L battery, which allows you to capture approximately 230 shots per full charge.
Image Quality of the Canon IXUS 150 HS Compact Camera
The focal length range of the Canon IXUS 150 HS compact camera is from 28-224 mm, which is sufficient to meet the needs from street photography to portraits. It achieves a maximum aperture of f/3.2 at 28mm.
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Photo taken with the Canon IXUS 150 HS camera at 28 mm focal length, f/3.2 aperture, ISO 100
Photo taken with the Canon IXUS 150 HS camera at 28 mm focal length, f/3.2 aperture, ISO 400
Photo taken with the Canon IXUS 150 HS camera at 28 mm focal length, f/3.2 aperture, ISO 800
Photo taken with the Canon IXUS 150 HS camera at 28 mm focal length, f/3.2 aperture, ISO 1600
Despite using an older generation CCD sensor, which offers lower quality compared to modern BSI sensors, the DIGIC 4 Plus image processor has somewhat mitigated the drawbacks of the CCD sensor. Our tests have shown that the image quality remains excellent at low ISOs, and even at the highest ISO of 1600, the images still retain a lot of detail.
Conclusion
Advantages:
- Stylish design, easy and convenient controls
- Compact and easy to carry, fits in your pocket
- Effective image noise reduction
Drawbacks:
- Does not save images in raw format
- Limited lens aperture
- Somewhat outdated CCD sensor
Minh Hường
(Theophotographyblog)
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