Canon A2200 vs Olympus VH-515

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon A2200 versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was manufactured 19 months before the VH-515 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2200 grades vs the VH-515 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2200 Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus VH-515 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A2200 against the VH-515.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and VH-515.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2200 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.