Canon A2300 vs Olympus VH-515
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
32
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
Canon A2300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2012
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A2300 and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A2300 scores versus the VH-515 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus VH-515
| A2300 | VH-515 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon A2300
| VH-515 | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus VH-515
| A2300 | VH-515 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | August 2012 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon A2300 vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A2300 versus the VH-515.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and VH-515 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and VH-515.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2300 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-515
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus VH-515 as a Street photography camera
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Olympus VH-515 Sports photography information
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Canon A2300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging highlights
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus VH-515 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus VH-515 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2012-08-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $139 | $648 |