Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-120
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Launched January 2016
(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
- Released January 2011

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and VG-120 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 190 IS was brought out 5 years after the VG-120 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 190 IS grades vs the VG-120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Olympus VG-120
ELPH 190 IS | VG-120 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS
VG-120 | ELPH 190 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Olympus VG-120
ELPH 190 IS | VG-120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Olympus VG-120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the VG-120.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and VG-120 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and VG-120.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to give more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 190 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Olympus VG-120 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 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 | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 138 gr (0.30 pounds) | 120 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 | 190 shots | 160 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Price at release | $159 | $190 |