Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Olympus VH-515

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus VH-515, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 530 HS was introduced 6 months before the VH-515 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 530 HS matches up vs the VH-515 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS and Olympus VH-515. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery and Olympus VH-515 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS offers outside measurements of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Olympus VH-515 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 530 HS and the VH-515.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 530 HS and VH-515 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 530 HS and VH-515.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus VH-515 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.