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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was announced within a month of the VG-110 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the VG-110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Olympus VG-110

 ELPH 100 HS VG-110 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 VG-110 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus VG-110

 ELPH 100 HS VG-110 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-110 has dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the VG-110.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and VG-110.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography information
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offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography information
Olympus VG-110 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (170 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography details
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (170 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
27
decently wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (170 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
28
decently wide (27mm)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus VG-110
 Canon ELPH 100 HSOlympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Olympus VG-110
Also called IXUS 115 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2011-02-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 105 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 170 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $194 $150