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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced 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 190 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Olympus VG-110, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was unveiled 4 years after the VG-110 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 190 IS scores vs the VG-110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Olympus VG-110

 ELPH 190 IS VG-110 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2011More modern by 60 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 VG-110 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Olympus VG-110

 ELPH 190 IS VG-110 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 190 IS provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus VG-110 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the VG-110.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and VG-110 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 190 IS and VG-110.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 190 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Sports photography with Olympus VG-110
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
24
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (170 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography information
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography information
64
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (170 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
27
really wide (27mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (170 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
28
really wide (27mm)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Olympus VG-110
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISOlympus VG-110
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Olympus VG-110
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 138 gr (0.30 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 190 images 170 images
Form 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $159 $150