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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 220 HS
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was released 2 months after the VG-120 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 300 HS scores versus the VG-120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Olympus VG-120

 ELPH 300 HS VG-120 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 VG-120 ELPH 300 HS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Olympus VG-120

 ELPH 300 HS VG-120 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the VG-120.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and VG-120.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-120 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography features
Olympus VG-120 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography details
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography details
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging features
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Olympus VG-120
 Canon ELPH 300 HSOlympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Olympus VG-120
Also called IXUS 220 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
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 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" 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 220 photos 160 photos
Battery style 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $190