Canon 1D C vs Olympus VH-515

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon 1D C versus Olympus VH-515, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and VH-515 (12MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and VH-515 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The 1D C was launched 4 months earlier than the VH-515 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1D C grades versus the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D C & Olympus VH-515. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D C Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D C has outer measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D C versus Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D C against the VH-515.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D C and VH-515 is 50 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D C and VH-515.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D C because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D C will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.