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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 Known as IXUS 140
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Olympus VG-160, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was brought out 13 months later than the VG-160 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus VG-160 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 130 matches up versus the VG-160 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Olympus VG-160

 ELPH 130 VG-160 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon ELPH 130

 VG-160 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus VG-160

 ELPH 130 VG-160 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the VG-160.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and VG-160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and VG-160.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 130 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 130 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 130
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography features
Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (165 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
63
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (165 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 130
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-160
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (165 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 130
Vlogging with Olympus VG-160
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
relatively wide (26mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Olympus VG-160
 Canon ELPH 130Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Olympus VG-160
Also Known as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 165 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $90