Canon S110 vs Olympus VG-160
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Canon S110 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Released September 2012
- Succeeded the Canon S100
- Successor is Canon S120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon S110 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon S110 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly close but the S110 (1/1.7") and VG-160 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

The S110 was released 9 months later than the VG-160 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S110 grades versus the VG-160 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S110 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 & Olympus VG-160. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S110 Gallery & Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Olympus VG-160
S110 | VG-160 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 9 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon S110
VG-160 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Olympus VG-160
S110 | VG-160 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Canon S110 versus Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S110 against the VG-160.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and VG-160 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and VG-160.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S110 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus VG-160 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer S110 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot S110 | Olympus VG-160 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 165 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $299 | $90 |