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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-145 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-145
(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
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and VG-145 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was launched 4 years after the VG-145 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 190 IS grades vs the VG-145 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Olympus VG-145

 ELPH 190 IS VG-145 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2011More modern by 55 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 VG-145 ELPH 190 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Olympus VG-145

 ELPH 190 IS VG-145 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 190 IS vs the VG-145.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and VG-145 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 190 IS and VG-145.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 190 IS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 190 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography factors
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Sports photography info
Olympus VG-145 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
low frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Travel photography with Olympus VG-145
64
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (190 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging features
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Olympus VG-145
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISOlympus VG-145
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Olympus VG-145
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
White balance 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) 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
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 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 190 photographs 160 photographs
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $159 $0