Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Olympus VG-145

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was announced 2 years later than the VG-145 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 150 IS scores against the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery and Olympus VG-145 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus VG-145 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Olympus VG-145 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the VG-145.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 150 IS and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 150 IS and VG-145.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 150 IS to render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 150 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.