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Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 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
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2016
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was brought out 4 years after the VG-110 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 180 matches up vs the VG-110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Olympus VG-110

 ELPH 180 VG-110 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2011More modern by 60 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon ELPH 180

 VG-110 ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Olympus VG-110

 ELPH 180 VG-110 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the VG-110.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and VG-110 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and VG-110.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 180 to offer you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 180
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography details
Olympus VG-110 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography details
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (170 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography details
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography details
67
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (170 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
28
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (170 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 180
Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (27mm)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Olympus VG-110
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Olympus VG-110
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Olympus VG-110
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Physical 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 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 220 photos 170 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $150