Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110
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Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Olympus VG-110. The complete galleries are available at Canon 160 Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Olympus VG-110
160 | VG-110 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | February 2011 | Fresher by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon 160
VG-110 | 160 |
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Common features in the Canon 160 and Olympus VG-110
160 | VG-110 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Canon 160 versus Olympus VG-110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | Olympus VG-110 | |
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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 |