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Canon 100D vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon 100D vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel SL1
  • Renewed by Canon SL2
Olympus VG-145
(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 July 2011
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Canon 100D vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon 100D and Olympus VG-145, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and VG-145 (14MP) and the 100D (APS-C) and VG-145 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The 100D was introduced 2 years later than the VG-145 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 100D matches up vs the VG-145 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Olympus VG-145

 100D VG-145 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2011More recent by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Canon 100D

 VG-145 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Olympus VG-145

 100D VG-145 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 100D has physical measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 100D and the VG-145.

Canon 100D vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 100D and VG-145 is 73 and 96 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and VG-145.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 100D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 100D will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger 100D provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 100D vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography details
Olympus VG-145 Street photography details
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (407g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography factors
58
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (380 shots)
26
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 100D
Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
64
lighter than competitors in class (407 grams)
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 100D
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-145
64
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
36
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than competitors in class (407 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
28
relatively wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon 100D vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Olympus VG-145
 Canon EOS 100DOlympus VG-145
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 100D Olympus VG-145
Also called as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2013-07-26 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch 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 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 843 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 160 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $0