Canon D30 vs Olympus VH-515

Let's look more closely at the Canon D30 versus Olympus VH-515, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 18 months later than the VH-515 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D30 scores versus the VH-515 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D30 enjoys physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 versus Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D30 versus the VH-515.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and VH-515.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern D30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.