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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS
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
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Elph 115 IS was manufactured 19 months after the VG-145 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the VG-145 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Olympus VG-145

 Elph 115 IS VG-145 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 VG-145 Elph 115 IS 

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus VG-145

 Elph 115 IS VG-145 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Elph 115 IS and the VG-145.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and VG-145.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon Elph 115 IS to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Elph 115 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Street photography with Olympus VG-145
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon Elph 115 IS
Sports photography with Olympus VG-145
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Travel photography advice
63
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (170 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (170 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
28
really wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Olympus VG-145
 Canon Elph 115 ISOlympus VG-145
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon Elph 115 IS Olympus VG-145
Also called as IXUS 132 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points 1 -
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 distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" 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 170 shots 160 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $225 $0