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Canon N vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus VH-515
(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
  • Released August 2012
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Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon N and Olympus VH-515, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the VH-515 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured 5 months after the VH-515 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the N grades against the VH-515 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Olympus VH-515

 N VH-515 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Canon N

 VH-515 N 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Olympus VH-515

 N VH-515 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N features outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus VH-515 has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon N and Olympus VH-515 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the N against the VH-515.

Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N and VH-515 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the N and VH-515.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography details
Olympus VH-515 Street photography details
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Olympus VH-515
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
features touch to focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography factors
Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Vlogging camera
72
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Canon N vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Olympus VH-515
 Canon PowerShot NOlympus VH-515
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot N Olympus VH-515
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G touch TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $648