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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 140 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 150
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 3 years after the VG-120 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ELPH 140 IS grades against the VG-120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 140 IS over the Olympus VG-120

 ELPH 140 IS VG-120 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Canon ELPH 140 IS

 VG-120 ELPH 140 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 140 IS and Olympus VG-120

 ELPH 140 IS VG-120 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 140 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus VG-120 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 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 140 IS vs the VG-120.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 140 IS and VG-120 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 140 IS and VG-120.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon ELPH 140 IS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 140 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 140 IS
Street photography with Olympus VG-120
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography advice
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (160 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 140 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 140 IS and Olympus VG-120
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 ISOlympus VG-120
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS Olympus VG-120
Alternate name IXUS 150 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127g (0.28 lb) 120g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 230 photos 160 photos
Style 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $129 $190