Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-145
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 180 and Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 180 was announced 4 years after the VG-145 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ELPH 180 grades versus the VG-145 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Olympus VG-145. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Olympus VG-145
ELPH 180 | VG-145 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Canon ELPH 180
VG-145 | ELPH 180 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Olympus VG-145
ELPH 180 | VG-145 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus VG-145 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 180 and Olympus VG-145 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 180 and the VG-145.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and VG-145 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and VG-145.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 180 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Olympus VG-145 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
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 All around 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 pictures | 160 pictures |
Style of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $119 | $0 |