Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VH-515
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Released August 2012

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A2400 IS versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was revealed 6 months earlier than the VH-515 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2400 IS grades versus the VH-515 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus VH-515
A2400 IS | VH-515 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon A2400 IS
VH-515 | A2400 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus VH-515
A2400 IS | VH-515 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS features physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2400 IS versus Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS against the VH-515.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and VH-515 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and VH-515.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus VH-515 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 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 All around 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 | 190 images | - |
Form 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $149 | $648 |