Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-145

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 5 months earlier than the VG-145 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the VG-145 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Olympus VG-145. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers 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-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the VG-145.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and VG-145.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VG-145 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.