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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 220 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
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was introduced within a month of the VG-110 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the VG-110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Olympus VG-110

 ELPH 300 HS VG-110 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 VG-110 ELPH 300 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Olympus VG-110

 ELPH 300 HS VG-110 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the VG-110.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and VG-110.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
27
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Street photography with Olympus VG-110
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (170 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (170 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (170 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging details
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Olympus VG-110
 Canon ELPH 300 HSOlympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Olympus VG-110
Also called IXUS 220 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures 170 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $150