Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus VH-515
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon A3200 IS
VH-515 | A3200 IS | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 19 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus VH-515
A3200 IS | VH-515 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |