Canon A3400 IS vs Olympus VH-515

Here, we are comparing the Canon A3400 IS versus Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 6 months earlier than the VH-515 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3400 IS scores vs the VH-515 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the VH-515.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and VH-515 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and VH-515.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3400 IS to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.