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Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 9000D
  • Previous Model is Canon T6s
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and VH-515 (12MP) and the 77D (APS-C) and VH-515 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 77D was manufactured 4 years after the VH-515 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus VH-515 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 77D scores against the VH-515 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Olympus VH-515

 77D VH-515 
RevealedFebruary 2017August 2012More modern by 55 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon 77D

 VH-515 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Olympus VH-515

 77D VH-515 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D comes with external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 77D versus the VH-515.

Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and VH-515 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and VH-515.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 77D because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 77D will offer you greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher 77D will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography information
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
27
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography info
Olympus VH-515 Street photography info
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 77D
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
66
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography info
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
79
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
62
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
37
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging factors
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
35
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon 77D vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Olympus VH-515
 Canon EOS 77DOlympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 77D Olympus VH-515
Also Known as EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-02-15 2012-08-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 971 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $549 $648