Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VH-515

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 500 HS was launched 18 months before the VH-515 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up vs the VH-515 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS & Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 500 HS compared to the VH-515.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 500 HS and VH-515 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 500 HS and VH-515.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the age of the cameras into account. The older ELPH 500 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.