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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 140
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 130 versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was launched 2 years after the VG-120 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 130 scores versus the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Olympus VG-120

 ELPH 130 VG-120 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Canon ELPH 130

 VG-120 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus VG-120

 ELPH 130 VG-120 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 130 against the VG-120.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and VG-120.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon ELPH 130 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 130 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography info
Olympus VG-120 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography info
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography features
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography features
63
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (190 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (190 per charge)
no Timelapse function
36
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus VG-120
 Canon ELPH 130Olympus VG-120
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon ELPH 130 Olympus VG-120
Also called as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures 160 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $190