Canon ELPH 310 HS vs Olympus VG-120

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 310 HS (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 310 HS was unveiled 8 months later than the VG-120 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the ELPH 310 HS matches up against the VG-120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 310 HS and Olympus VG-120. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 310 HS Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 310 HS provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 310 HS versus Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 310 HS and the VG-120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 310 HS and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 310 HS and VG-120.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus VG-120 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger ELPH 310 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.