Canon G9 X vs Olympus VH-515
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Canon G9 X vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Announced October 2015
- Replacement is Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2012

Canon G9 X vs Olympus VH-515 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon G9 X vs Olympus VH-515, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and VH-515 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and VH-515 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The G9 X was unveiled 3 years later than the VH-515 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G9 X matches up vs the VH-515 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Olympus VH-515. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Olympus VH-515
G9 X | VH-515 | |||
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Introduced | October 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon G9 X
VH-515 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Olympus VH-515
G9 X | VH-515 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon G9 X vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X features physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Canon G9 X vs Olympus VH-515 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X vs the VH-515.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and VH-515 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and VH-515.
As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will give greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer G9 X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Olympus VH-515 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Olympus VH-515 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-10-12 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 209g (0.46 pounds) | 152g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $648 |