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Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
26
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 160
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 160 versus Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 160 was launched 3 years later than the VG-110 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 160 scores against the VG-110 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Olympus VG-110

 160 VG-110 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2011Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon 160

 VG-110 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Olympus VG-110

 160 VG-110 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 160 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 160 compared to the VG-110.

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and VG-110.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 160 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger 160 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography information
Olympus VG-110 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (170 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Olympus VG-110
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (170 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
28
rather wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (170 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
28
rather wide (27mm)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Olympus VG-110
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Olympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Olympus VG-110
Alternative name IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127g (0.28 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 170 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L/LH LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $135 $150