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Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-145 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as IXUS 160
Olympus VG-145
(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
  • Introduced July 2011
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Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon 160 versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 160 was unveiled 3 years later than the VG-145 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 160 scores versus the VG-145 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Olympus VG-145

 160 VG-145 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Canon 160

 VG-145 160 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 160 and Olympus VG-145

 160 VG-145 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 160 offers 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) and the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 160 and the VG-145.

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 160 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and VG-145.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 160 to render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer 160 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 160
Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 160 Landscape photography features
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging factors
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon 160 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Olympus VG-145
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Olympus VG-145
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Olympus VG-145
Also called as IXUS 160 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-07-27
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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 pounds) 120 gr (0.26 pounds)
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 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 160 shots
Battery format 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $135 $0