Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-120

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was released 2 years after the VG-120 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS scores vs the VG-120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus VG-120. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon Elph 115 IS features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Elph 115 IS versus the VG-120.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Elph 115 IS and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Elph 115 IS and VG-120.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon Elph 115 IS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Elph 115 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.