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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 19 months earlier than the VH-515 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the VH-515 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus VH-515

 A3200 IS VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon A3200 IS

 VH-515 A3200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus VH-515

 A3200 IS VH-515 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 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).

Analyze the Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS vs the VH-515.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and VH-515.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A3200 IS to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
72
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
features touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
35
quite wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus VH-515
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus VH-515
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $648